THE WHEELTAPPER in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 28, 2025
📍 141 EAST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
The Wheeltapper in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 6 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A every time, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
THE WHEELTAPPER in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Nov 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
GRADE A
May 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Dec 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10B
THE WHEELTAPPER in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE WHEELTAPPER last inspected?
- THE WHEELTAPPER was last inspected on November 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is THE WHEELTAPPER's current health grade?
- THE WHEELTAPPER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE WHEELTAPPER had?
- THE WHEELTAPPER has 4 health inspections on record from January 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE WHEELTAPPER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE WHEELTAPPER was 10 points on May 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE WHEELTAPPER ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE WHEELTAPPER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.