FOOD PASSION in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026
📍 1200 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Food Passion on the Upper East Side currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 24 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record from 2024 to 2026, with no emergency closures on file.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
FOOD PASSION in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
GRADE N
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F...
GRADE N
Aug 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 4
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Aug 27, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Aug 22, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable conta...
Aug 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
FOOD PASSION in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: News Coverage (1)
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FOOD PASSION in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FOOD PASSION last inspected?
- FOOD PASSION was last inspected on February 27, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is FOOD PASSION's current health grade?
- FOOD PASSION currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has FOOD PASSION had?
- FOOD PASSION has 6 health inspections on record from August 2024 through February 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at FOOD PASSION?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FOOD PASSION was 44 points on January 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FOOD PASSION ever received a Grade C?
- No. FOOD PASSION has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.