American · Midtown-Times Square
BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL)
59 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
A
American · Midtown-Times Square
RED FLAME DINER health grade & inspection history
67 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
4
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 90% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 7 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Mar 31, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 31, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 08B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
RED FLAME DINER inspection history
8 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | A | 4 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 13, 2025 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | 25 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 18, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | 38 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 5, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06FRecorded in 3 inspections
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
RED FLAME DINER on the map
Common questions
RED FLAME DINER inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RED FLAME DINER?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 31, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 4 violation points.
When was RED FLAME DINER last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 31, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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