GRACIE'S DINER in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025
📍 242 EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Gracie's Diner on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
GRACIE'S DINER in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
May 3, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— 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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Feb 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station us...
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not...
Mar 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
GRACIE'S DINER in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GRACIE'S DINER last inspected?
- GRACIE'S DINER was last inspected on September 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is GRACIE'S DINER's current health grade?
- GRACIE'S DINER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GRACIE'S DINER had?
- GRACIE'S DINER has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GRACIE'S DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GRACIE'S DINER was 45 points on March 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GRACIE'S DINER ever received a Grade C?
- No. GRACIE'S DINER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.