SUTTON CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026
📍 1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Sutton Cafe in East Midtown Manhattan currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 25 points. The restaurant has received Grade B on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
SUTTON CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (3)
SUTTON CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (10 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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...
GRADE B
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's ...
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in f...
GRADE B
Feb 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept cl...
Jan 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Ho...
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Violations:
04O
GRADE B
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 o...
SUTTON CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Sutton Cafe Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Apr 25, 2026SUTTON CAFE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUTTON CAFE last inspected?
- SUTTON CAFE was last inspected on April 27, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is SUTTON CAFE's current health grade?
- SUTTON CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SUTTON CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- SUTTON CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SUTTON CAFE had?
- SUTTON CAFE has 10 health inspections on record from September 2022 through April 2026. Grade B on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUTTON CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUTTON CAFE was 55 points on January 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.