MIRIAM in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026
📍 973 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
Rafael, a Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side, is currently rated Grade B by NYC DOHMH with a score of 19 points. The restaurant has undergone 12 inspections in 2024 and has no emergency closures on record.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
MIRIAM in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE N
Jun 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface or eq...
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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 conta...
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations:
10B
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations:
06C
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
GRADE N
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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MIRIAM in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MIRIAM last inspected?
- MIRIAM was last inspected on June 11, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is MIRIAM's current health grade?
- MIRIAM currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has MIRIAM had?
- MIRIAM has 13 health inspections on record from September 2024 through June 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at MIRIAM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MIRIAM was 24 points on June 11, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MIRIAM ever received a Grade C?
- No. MIRIAM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.