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COLONY DINER
2019 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
This source doesn’t issue a letter grade, so CleanPlate derived the status from the reported violation data.
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Inspection history
Dec 22, 2025
✓Dec 19, 2025
✓1 violation
- Insects, rodents present
Dec 11, 2025
✕7 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Insects, rodents present
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
Apr 8, 2024
✓Mar 20, 2024
✕7 violations
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Critical:Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
- Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Oct 4, 2021
✓2 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Sep 23, 2021
✕7 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Insects, rodents present
- Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Critical:Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
May 3, 2019
✓6 violations
- Insects, rodents present
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Jan 17, 2019
✓2 violations
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Jan 6, 2019
✓6 violations
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Insects, rodents present
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Oct 25, 2018
✓Oct 15, 2018
✕5 violations
- Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
Oct 9, 2018
✕8 violations
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
- Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Jul 10, 2018
✓1 violation
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Jun 6, 2018
✕14 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Insects, rodents present
- Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Nov 3, 2017
✓1 violation
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Oct 14, 2017
✕7 violations
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Insects, rodents present
- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
Feb 26, 2016
✕8 violations
- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Dec 11, 2015
✓7 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Insects, rodents present
Sep 8, 2015
✓1 violation
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Aug 6, 2015
✕10 violations
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Insects, rodents present
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Jan 2, 2014
✓5 violations
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Insects, rodents present
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Aug 7, 2013
✓2 violations
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Jul 24, 2013
✕9 violations
- Insects, rodents present
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
May 1, 2012
✓7 violations
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
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