Health Inspection Report
DAISY'S DINER in New York, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 02/13/25
New York, NY
Published: August 21, 2025
New York, NY - Health department officials identified compliance issues at DAISY'S DINER in an inspection dated 02/13/2025.
Located at 452 5 AVENUE in the Midtown area, the establishment serves the local community. The Midtown neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The second violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 02/13/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
What violations were found during this inspection?
The establishment was cited for health code violations during the inspection. See the full article for detailed violation information.
Why are these violations concerning?
Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.