YARA in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025
📍 319 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Yara in East Midtown's Turtle Bay neighborhood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the Mediterranean restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
YARA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail pol...
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Jun 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Nov 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, impro...
YARA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YARA last inspected?
- YARA was last inspected on September 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is YARA's current health grade?
- YARA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has YARA had?
- YARA has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at YARA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YARA was 20 points on February 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YARA ever received a Grade C?
- No. YARA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.