SHEARMAN CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 599 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Shearman Cafe in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A across all 4 inspections since 2021, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
SHEARMAN CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact s...
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Violations:
05D
SHEARMAN CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHEARMAN CAFE last inspected?
- SHEARMAN CAFE was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is SHEARMAN CAFE's current health grade?
- SHEARMAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SHEARMAN CAFE had?
- SHEARMAN CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from December 2021 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHEARMAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHEARMAN CAFE was 12 points on December 15, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SHEARMAN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SHEARMAN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.