Gracie's Diner Health Inspection Grade
American · 242 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
September 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Gracie's Diner currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 18, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
September 18, 2025
- Date
- September 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Sep 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gracie's Diner has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Gracie's Diner's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gracie's Diner's current NYC health grade?
Gracie's Diner currently has a A grade.
When was Gracie's Diner last inspected?
Gracie's Diner was last inspected on September 18, 2025.
What was Gracie's Diner's latest inspection score?
Gracie's Diner's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Gracie's Diner have in its latest inspection?
Gracie's Diner had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gracie's Diner located?
Gracie's Diner is located at 242 East 85th Street in Manhattan, NY 10028.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50133524
Last updated: July 3, 2026