RITZ DINER in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 1, 2025
📍 1133 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Ritz Diner on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, scoring 27 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 11 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
RITZ DINER in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE B
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
Apr 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
No hand washing facility in or...
Apr 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations:
09E
GRADE C
Jan 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not prope...
Jan 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 contact surface not prope...
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
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...
Dec 18, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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 tempera...
GRADE C
Sep 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Anti-siphonage or back-flow pr...
Sep 7, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Oct 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above ...
Oct 28, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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RITZ DINER in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RITZ DINER last inspected?
- RITZ DINER was last inspected on July 1, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is RITZ DINER's current health grade?
- RITZ DINER currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has RITZ DINER had?
- RITZ DINER has 11 health inspections on record from October 2022 through July 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RITZ DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RITZ DINER was 62 points on December 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RITZ DINER ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. RITZ DINER has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.