Staten Island, NY — Mavi Cafe, a Turkish restaurant at 95 Stuyvesant Place, received a score of 17 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026, placing it in the Grade B range. The inspection identified one critical violation related to food safety certification, marking a decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A standing.

The inspection results were released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 4, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection documented a single critical violation:

  • Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations (Violation Code 04A).

Under NYC regulations, at least one supervisory staff member at every food service establishment must hold a valid Food Protection Certificate. This certification ensures that a trained individual is present during operations to oversee safe food handling, storage, temperature control, and contamination prevention.

No non-critical violations were recorded during the inspection.

Food Safety Context

The Food Protection Certificate requirement is established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligns with FDA Food Code standards for food service management. The certificate is obtained by completing a DOHMH-approved food safety course and passing an examination. It must be kept current and available on-site for inspectors to verify.

While a single violation may appear minor in scope, the FPC requirement is classified as critical because the absence of a certified supervisor can affect the entire operation's food safety practices. A certified manager serves as the frontline safeguard for proper food handling procedures, allergen awareness, and sanitation protocols throughout service.

The score of 17 points placed Mavi Cafe in the Grade B range, which spans 14 to 27 points. This represents a notable shift from the restaurant's recent inspection performance.

Inspection History

Mavi Cafe's prior inspection record shows consistently strong performance before this most recent visit:

  • Oct 4, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • Mar 11, 2024: Score 7

Both previous inspections resulted in scores well within the Grade A threshold, indicating that the March 2026 result represents a departure from the restaurant's established pattern. The jump from a score of 7 to 17 was driven entirely by the food protection certificate violation.

It is worth noting that resolving this violation is straightforward — the restaurant would need to ensure a manager or supervisor obtains or renews a valid FPC and maintains it on premises during all hours of operation.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violation points)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants receiving a B or C grade on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, at which point the grade may be revised.

Consumers can verify any restaurant's current grade and full inspection history through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Grade placards are also required to be posted at the restaurant entrance.

More About This Restaurant

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