JUMIEKA in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026
📍 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Jumieka in East Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The Caribbean restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
JUMIEKA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Mar 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Violations:
06B
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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...
Jul 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
GRADE A
Jul 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
JUMIEKA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: News Coverage (1)
ROUNDUP 5 Manhattan Restaurants Received Grade B Scores on March 13, 2026 Published Mar 19, 2026JUMIEKA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JUMIEKA last inspected?
- JUMIEKA was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is JUMIEKA's current health grade?
- JUMIEKA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has JUMIEKA had?
- JUMIEKA has 4 health inspections on record from July 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JUMIEKA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JUMIEKA was 31 points on July 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has JUMIEKA ever received a Grade C?
- No. JUMIEKA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.