COSMIC DINER in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025
📍 888 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Cosmic Diner in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating from 2023 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
COSMIC DINER in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Jul 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or di...
Mar 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
COSMIC DINER in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COSMIC DINER last inspected?
- COSMIC DINER was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is COSMIC DINER's current health grade?
- COSMIC DINER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has COSMIC DINER had?
- COSMIC DINER has 4 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at COSMIC DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COSMIC DINER was 13 points on July 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has COSMIC DINER ever received a Grade C?
- No. COSMIC DINER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.