TURTLE BAY TAVERN in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 975 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Turtle Bay Tavern in East Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record, both resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
TURTLE BAY TAVERN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (2 records)
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
May 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
TURTLE BAY TAVERN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TURTLE BAY TAVERN last inspected?
- TURTLE BAY TAVERN was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is TURTLE BAY TAVERN's current health grade?
- TURTLE BAY TAVERN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TURTLE BAY TAVERN had?
- TURTLE BAY TAVERN has 2 health inspections on record from May 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TURTLE BAY TAVERN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TURTLE BAY TAVERN was 26 points on March 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TURTLE BAY TAVERN ever received a Grade C?
- No. TURTLE BAY TAVERN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.