MADMAN ESPRESSO in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025
📍 141 EAST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Madman Espresso in East Midtown holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections since 2023. The restaurant received a Grade A on one prior inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MADMAN ESPRESSO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and san...
Aug 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity w...
GRADE A
Sep 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without...
Sep 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Aug 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to m...
MADMAN ESPRESSO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MADMAN ESPRESSO last inspected?
- MADMAN ESPRESSO was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is MADMAN ESPRESSO's current health grade?
- MADMAN ESPRESSO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has MADMAN ESPRESSO had?
- MADMAN ESPRESSO has 5 health inspections on record from August 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MADMAN ESPRESSO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MADMAN ESPRESSO was 51 points on August 30, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MADMAN ESPRESSO ever received a Grade C?
- No. MADMAN ESPRESSO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.