Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
July 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
Ritz Diner currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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 temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2025
- Date
- July 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jul 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ritz Diner's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a B, after a C in January 2025.
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.
Ritz Diner's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritz Diner's current NYC health grade?
Ritz Diner currently has a B grade.
When was Ritz Diner last inspected?
Ritz Diner was last inspected on July 1, 2025.
What was Ritz Diner's latest inspection score?
Ritz Diner's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Ritz Diner have in its latest inspection?
Ritz Diner had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ritz Diner located?
Ritz Diner is located at 1133 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10065.
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: 50100549
Last updated: June 26, 2026