LIPS RESTAURANT in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 21, 2026
📍 227 EAST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Lips Restaurant in East Midtown holds a Grade N designation from NYC DOHMH, indicating the establishment is not currently graded. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record dating back to 2020, with no emergency closures documented.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LIPS RESTAURANT in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
06A
GRADE N
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry...
Feb 14, 2020
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
LIPS RESTAURANT in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LIPS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- LIPS RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is LIPS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- LIPS RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LIPS RESTAURANT had?
- LIPS RESTAURANT has 3 health inspections on record from February 2020 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LIPS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LIPS RESTAURANT was 27 points on November 15, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LIPS RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. LIPS RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.