AO in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025
📍 249 EAST 49 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
AO, a Japanese restaurant in East Midtown Manhattan, received a Grade Pending notice following its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 15 points. The restaurant has completed 12 inspections so far this year and has no record of emergency closures.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
AO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/...
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Violations:
10A
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste r...
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparat...
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils,...
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Violations:
04J
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
GRADE N
Sep 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
AO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: News Coverage (1)
ROUNDUP 10 Manhattan Restaurants Get Grade B Scores March 6 2026 Published Mar 7, 2026AO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AO last inspected?
- AO was last inspected on September 16, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 15 points.
- What is AO's current health grade?
- AO currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has AO had?
- AO has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at AO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AO was 15 points on September 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AO ever received a Grade C?
- No. AO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.