Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
November 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Diamond Lil currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 14, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
November 14, 2025
- Date
- November 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Diamond Lil has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its May 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.
Diamond Lil's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Lil's current NYC health grade?
Diamond Lil currently has a A grade.
When was Diamond Lil last inspected?
Diamond Lil was last inspected on November 14, 2025.
What was Diamond Lil's latest inspection score?
Diamond Lil's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Diamond Lil have in its latest inspection?
Diamond Lil had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Diamond Lil located?
Diamond Lil is located at 179 Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50063620
Last updated: June 26, 2026