UME in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 11, 2025
📍 1154 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
UME, a Japanese restaurant on the Upper East Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
UME in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE B
Feb 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between u...
Apr 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
A...
Aug 16, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
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UME in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was UME last inspected?
- UME was last inspected on August 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is UME's current health grade?
- UME currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has UME had?
- UME has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at UME?
- The worst inspection score recorded at UME was 26 points on April 25, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has UME ever received a Grade C?
- No. UME has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.