The Comfort Diner Health Inspection Grade
American · 214 East 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
26
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
The Comfort Diner currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 17, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
June 17, 2026
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-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).
Grade Trend
The Comfort Diner received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 10.
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.
The Comfort Diner's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comfort Diner's current NYC health grade?
The Comfort Diner currently has a Z grade.
When was The Comfort Diner last inspected?
The Comfort Diner was last inspected on June 17, 2026.
What was The Comfort Diner's latest inspection score?
The Comfort Diner's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did The Comfort Diner have in its latest inspection?
The Comfort Diner had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is The Comfort Diner located?
The Comfort Diner is located at 214 East 45th Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 41562415
Last updated: June 26, 2026