TERANGA in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026
📍 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Teranga in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has maintained consistent Grade A results with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
TERANGA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Jul 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 88
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, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown sourc...
Jul 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
TERANGA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TERANGA last inspected?
- TERANGA was last inspected on April 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is TERANGA's current health grade?
- TERANGA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has TERANGA had?
- TERANGA has 5 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TERANGA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TERANGA was 88 points on July 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TERANGA ever received a Grade C?
- No. TERANGA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.