LITTLE THAI KITCHEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
📍 243 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Thai
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Little Thai Kitchen in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LITTLE THAI KITCHEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Sep 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow ...
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splas...
Nov 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Violations:
19-05
Apr 20, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jul 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnanc...
Jul 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
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LITTLE THAI KITCHEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LITTLE THAI KITCHEN last inspected?
- LITTLE THAI KITCHEN was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LITTLE THAI KITCHEN's current health grade?
- LITTLE THAI KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LITTLE THAI KITCHEN had?
- LITTLE THAI KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from July 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LITTLE THAI KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LITTLE THAI KITCHEN was 27 points on November 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LITTLE THAI KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. LITTLE THAI KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.