MEDITERRANEO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 1260 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Mediterraneo on the Upper East Side has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation, indicating it is not operating under a valid health permit. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant received 1 Grade A result prior to the enforcement actions.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MEDITERRANEO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Emergency Closures (2)
MEDITERRANEO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE Z
Jun 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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MEDITERRANEO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEDITERRANEO last inspected?
- MEDITERRANEO was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is MEDITERRANEO's current health grade?
- MEDITERRANEO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has MEDITERRANEO been closed by NYC Health?
- MEDITERRANEO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MEDITERRANEO had?
- MEDITERRANEO has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEDITERRANEO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEDITERRANEO was 61 points on June 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.