CAFE LUCE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025
📍 235 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Cafe Luce in East Midtown holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAFE LUCE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly...
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is n...
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dec 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential sour...
CAFE LUCE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE LUCE last inspected?
- CAFE LUCE was last inspected on July 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CAFE LUCE's current health grade?
- CAFE LUCE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE LUCE had?
- CAFE LUCE has 4 health inspections on record from December 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE LUCE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE LUCE was 50 points on June 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE LUCE ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE LUCE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.