Brooklyn, NY — Padishah Restaurant, a Middle Eastern restaurant at 1920 Avenue U in Brooklyn, received a Grade B with a score of 25 points following a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the top of the Grade B range, just two points below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C designation. Inspectors documented two critical violations and no non-critical violations during the visit.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection identified two critical food safety violations at the establishment.

Inspectors documented evidence of rats or live rats in the restaurant's food or non-food areas, a violation of NYC Health Code requirements (Code 04K). Rodent activity in food service establishments presents a significant contamination risk, as rats can carry pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Leptospira.

The second critical violation involved improper cold holding temperatures for time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (Code 02G). Cold TCS food items were held above the required 41°F threshold. Maintaining proper cold holding temperatures is essential to preventing bacterial growth that can lead to foodborne illness.

Food Safety Context

Both violations documented at Padishah Restaurant fall under provisions of NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food safety standards for restaurants and food service establishments. The cold holding requirement aligns with FDA Food Code standards, which mandate that TCS foods be maintained at 41°F or below to limit the growth of harmful bacteria.

Rodent activity violations are among the most heavily weighted items on the NYC restaurant inspection scoring system. Evidence of rats carries a minimum of 5 points per occurrence on the inspection scorecard, reflecting the serious public health risk associated with rodent contamination in food preparation and storage areas.

The combination of these two critical violations contributed to the restaurant's 25-point score, a notable increase from its most recent prior inspection result.

Inspection History

Padishah Restaurant's inspection record shows the following results:

  • October 8, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • May 12, 2023: Score 2 (Grade P — pending adjudication)
  • May 9, 2023: Score 23, restaurant was closed by DOHMH
  • January 6, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)

The March 2026 score of 25 represents the restaurant's highest point total on record and a significant departure from its October 2024 Grade A result. The establishment has a prior history of scoring in the Grade B/C range, having been closed in May 2023 after receiving a score of 23.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • B: 14–27 points (moderate violations)
  • C: 28 or more points (most serious violations)

A score of 25 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, at which point the grade may be adjusted based on corrected conditions.

This article is based on inspection data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on March 5, 2026, reflecting an inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. Inspection results represent conditions observed at a specific point in time and may not reflect current conditions. Consumers can verify current restaurant grades through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the grade card posted at the establishment.

More About This Restaurant

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