ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026
📍 1650 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Ellen's Stardust Diner in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Sep 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Sep 9, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Aug 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ot...
Jul 19, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
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ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER last inspected?
- ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER was last inspected on April 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER's current health grade?
- ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER had?
- ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER has 6 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER was 48 points on July 19, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER ever received a Grade C?
- No. ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.