PEKING DUCK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026
📍 236 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Peking Duck House in East Midtown has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 13 points, achieved on 2 of its 6 inspections dating back to 2022.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
PEKING DUCK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (2)
PEKING DUCK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE Z
Mar 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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...
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
PEKING DUCK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: News Coverage (1)
ROUNDUP 62 NYC Restaurants Earn Grade A Scores on March 16, 2026 Published Mar 23, 2026PEKING DUCK HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PEKING DUCK HOUSE last inspected?
- PEKING DUCK HOUSE was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PEKING DUCK HOUSE's current health grade?
- PEKING DUCK HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PEKING DUCK HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- PEKING DUCK HOUSE 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 PEKING DUCK HOUSE had?
- PEKING DUCK HOUSE has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PEKING DUCK HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PEKING DUCK HOUSE was 45 points on March 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.