ANIMO! in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026
📍 1004 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
ANIMO! in East Midtown received a Grade Pending status on its initial NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 16 points. The restaurant is awaiting re-inspection before a final letter grade is assigned.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
ANIMO! in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE N
Jul 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE N
Feb 25, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
ANIMO! in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ANIMO! last inspected?
- ANIMO! was last inspected on July 10, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is ANIMO!'s current health grade?
- ANIMO! currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has ANIMO! had?
- ANIMO! has 2 health inspections on record from February 2025 through July 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at ANIMO!?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ANIMO! was 20 points on July 10, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ANIMO! ever received a Grade C?
- No. ANIMO! has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.