Turtle Bay Tavern

975 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Turtle Bay Tavern. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Turtle Bay Tavern trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 16, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

06C

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.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turtle Bay Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Turtle Bay Tavern on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Turtle Bay Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Turtle Bay Tavern most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Turtle Bay Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Turtle Bay Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Turtle Bay Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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