BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 973 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Buttercup Bakeshop in East Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points from its most recent inspection. Over 7 inspections since 2022, the bakery has received Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected ...
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Jul 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperl...
Jun 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with poss...
Jul 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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, coo...
Jul 11, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Food, supplies,...
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BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP last inspected?
- BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP's current health grade?
- BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP had?
- BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP has 8 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP was 34 points on March 5, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP ever received a Grade C?
- No. BUTTERCUP BAKESHOP has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.