Brooklyn, NY — Degirmen, a Turkish restaurant located at 224 Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 11, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 55, which falls in the C grade range under the city's restaurant grading system. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on June 12, 2026.

According to DOHMH records, violations were cited during the inspection, and those requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the visit. The establishment was ordered closed pending compliance.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the June 11 inspection:

  • Violation Code 10F: A non-food contact surface or equipment was found to be 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.

Although this violation is classified as non-critical — meaning it does not directly involve food handling, temperature control, or vermin — it contributes to the overall score and reflects conditions that fall outside compliance with city sanitation standards. Non-food contact surfaces that are difficult to clean or improperly maintained can contribute to the buildup of grease, debris, or other contaminants over time.

No critical violations were cited during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Restaurant inspections in New York City are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food preparation, storage, equipment maintenance, facility conditions, and pest prevention. Inspectors evaluate restaurants against these standards and assign point values to each violation based on its severity and risk to public health.

The FDA Food Code, which Article 81 draws from, distinguishes between critical violations — those with a direct link to foodborne illness risk — and non-critical violations, which relate to facility conditions, equipment, and practices that can indirectly affect sanitation over time. While the June 11 inspection at Degirmen did not produce any critical violations, the cumulative point total of 55 resulted in both a C-range score and a closure order.

DOHMH may order an establishment closed when inspectors identify conditions that require immediate corrective action, regardless of whether the violations are classified as critical or non-critical. Closures remain in effect until the establishment demonstrates compliance to an inspector's satisfaction, at which point it may be permitted to reopen.

Inspection History

Degirmen's inspection record over the past several months reflects a pattern of elevated scores. The following inspections are on file with DOHMH:

  • April 27, 2026: Score 51 (Grade Z)
  • March 20, 2026: Score 40 (Grade N)
  • June 11, 2026: Score 55, closed by DOHMH

Both prior inspections this spring resulted in scores above the threshold for a passing grade. A Grade Z is issued when an establishment scores 28 or more points during a re-inspection cycle and the grading process is still underway. A Grade N indicates that no grade has been assigned yet — typically during an initial inspection or an ungraded compliance check. The June 11 inspection represents the third consecutive visit resulting in a score of 40 or higher.

DOHMH publishes all inspection data through its public records system. The data reflected in this article was released on June 12, 2026, one day after the inspection was conducted.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system for restaurants was introduced in 2010 to give the public clear, accessible information about inspection results. Grades are posted in restaurant windows and reflect the most recent scored inspection. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points — fewest violations, lowest risk
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points — some violations identified
  • C: Score of 28 points or more — most violations or most serious conditions noted
  • Grade Pending: Posted when a restaurant scores B or C on an initial inspection and requests a re-inspection before a letter grade is assigned
  • Grade Z / Grade N: Administrative designations used during the inspection cycle before a letter grade is finalized

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to improve their score before a letter grade is posted. Scores and inspection details for all NYC restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection lookup tool at nyc.gov.

Residents with questions about a specific inspection or the grading process can contact DOHMH directly or submit a 311 request for additional information.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Degirmen including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.