CRAB HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025
📍 135 EAST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Seafood
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Crab House in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. With 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CRAB HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
May 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where ...
May 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
CRAB HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CRAB HOUSE last inspected?
- CRAB HOUSE was last inspected on July 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CRAB HOUSE's current health grade?
- CRAB HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CRAB HOUSE had?
- CRAB HOUSE has 4 health inspections on record from October 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CRAB HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CRAB HOUSE was 16 points on May 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CRAB HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. CRAB HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.