THE CITY DINER

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, July 31, 2026

Overview

THE CITY DINER was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on July 31, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
65-35 GRAND AVENUE
Queens, NY 11378
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

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THE CITY DINER — Inspection Questions

Did THE CITY DINER pass their NYC health inspection on July 31, 2026?
THE CITY DINER was closed by the health department on July 31, 2026 with a score of 16 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did THE CITY DINER have?
THE CITY DINER had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.