BURP BOWL in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025
📍 246 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Burp Bowl in East Midtown Manhattan has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation based on a score of 2 points across 8 inspections in the past year, with 1 Grade A result on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BURP BOWL in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (2)
BURP BOWL in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE Z
Jul 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intac...
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Jan 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
“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 po...
Jan 30, 2024
— 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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not f...
BURP BOWL in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BURP BOWL last inspected?
- BURP BOWL was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is BURP BOWL's current health grade?
- BURP BOWL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BURP BOWL been closed by NYC Health?
- BURP BOWL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BURP BOWL had?
- BURP BOWL has 8 health inspections on record from January 2024 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BURP BOWL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BURP BOWL was 68 points on June 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.