OBAO in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025
📍 222 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Thai
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
OBAO in Turtle Bay holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 36 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 2 Grade B results and no Grade A ratings, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
OBAO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
GRADE B
Feb 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Hot TCS foo...
Sep 14, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Sep 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phor...
GRADE B
May 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Jul 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment...
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OBAO in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OBAO last inspected?
- OBAO was last inspected on December 1, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 36 points.
- What is OBAO's current health grade?
- OBAO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has OBAO had?
- OBAO has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through December 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at OBAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OBAO was 52 points on September 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OBAO ever received a Grade C?
- No. OBAO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.