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Aksaray Turkish Cafe And Restaurant: health inspection history
1618 East 16 Street, New York City, NY 11229
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- Address
- 1618 East 16 Street, New York City, NY 11229
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Turkish
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Jun 15, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Jun 15, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Jul 16, 2024 to Jun 15, 2026
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 125 graded restaurants in ZIP 11229, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Jun 15, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Dec 11, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Jul 16, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 06ACritical 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.