ESQUIRE DINER in Ozone Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026
📍 105-45 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11417 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Esquire Diner in Ozone Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has maintained Grade A on 4 of its 10 total inspections over the past three years.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
ESQUIRE DINER in Ozone Park: Emergency Closures (2)
ESQUIRE DINER in Ozone Park: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
— 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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
✅ REOPENED
Nov 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 42
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
N...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not k...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
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GRADE A
Aug 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foo...
GRADE A
Mar 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishme...
Nov 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary pre...
GRADE A
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
Feb 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary pre...
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ESQUIRE DINER in Ozone Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESQUIRE DINER last inspected?
- ESQUIRE DINER was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is ESQUIRE DINER's current health grade?
- ESQUIRE DINER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has ESQUIRE DINER been closed by NYC Health?
- ESQUIRE DINER has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ESQUIRE DINER had?
- ESQUIRE DINER has 10 health inspections on record from February 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESQUIRE DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESQUIRE DINER was 55 points on November 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.