MORNING STAR CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025
📍 949 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Morning Star Cafe in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
MORNING STAR CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, ...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
MORNING STAR CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MORNING STAR CAFE last inspected?
- MORNING STAR CAFE was last inspected on August 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is MORNING STAR CAFE's current health grade?
- MORNING STAR CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MORNING STAR CAFE had?
- MORNING STAR CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MORNING STAR CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MORNING STAR CAFE was 26 points on May 3, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MORNING STAR CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MORNING STAR CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.