Brooklyn, NY — Glin Thai Bistro, located at 330 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn, received a score of 27 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 25, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the uppermost boundary of the Grade B range, one point below the threshold at which a restaurant would receive a Grade C. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the March inspection. The violation, recorded under Code 10F, noted that a non-food contact surface or piece of equipment was made of unacceptable material, was not kept clean, or was not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

No critical violations were documented during this inspection. Critical violations are those that pose a more direct risk to food safety, such as improper food temperatures or evidence of pests. The single violation identified here relates to equipment maintenance and accessibility for cleaning purposes.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH. Restaurants are scored based on the number and severity of violations identified. The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's standards, requires that equipment be designed and maintained in a way that facilitates thorough cleaning and prevents the accumulation of food debris, grease, or other contaminants.

Non-food contact surfaces that cannot be adequately cleaned present an indirect risk: buildup in hard-to-reach areas can harbor bacteria or attract pests over time. While a single non-critical violation does not indicate an immediate threat to public health, a score of 27 reflects a cumulative level of concern that DOHMH considers warranting a B grade rather than an A.

Inspection History

Glin Thai Bistro's inspection record over recent years shows variability in scores:

  • 2025-12-03: Score 42
  • 2024-08-27: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • 2024-06-27: Score 21
  • 2022-12-08: Score 5 (Grade A)

The December 2025 score of 42 is notably elevated, falling well into Grade C range. The most recent inspection score of 27 represents an improvement from that result, though it remains near the upper limit of Grade B. The restaurant has previously achieved Grade A scores, including a 13 in August 2024 and a 5 in December 2022.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 points or higher

A lower score indicates fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection are re-inspected; the grade posted in the window reflects the better of the two scores if the restaurant requests a second inspection.

Consumers can look up full inspection records, including violation details and grade history, through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

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