Brooklyn, NY — Somethingreek, a Mediterranean restaurant at 7724 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, received a score of 32 during a health inspection conducted on February 12, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. Inspectors documented a critical violation for the absence of a Food Protection Certificate holder among management, along with a non-critical sanitation deficiency.
The inspection results represent a significant departure from the restaurant's prior record, which included consecutive Grade A scores in 2023 and 2024. Data for this inspection was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 16, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The most serious violation cited during the inspection involved the absence of a Food Protection Certificate (FPC) among the restaurant's managers or supervisors of food operations. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, at least one supervisory employee present during all hours of operation must hold a valid FPC, which demonstrates completion of an accredited food safety training course. This violation is classified as critical because the certificate holder serves as the on-site authority responsible for ensuring proper food handling, temperature control, and contamination prevention.
Inspectors also cited a non-critical violation related to dishwashing and ware washing procedures. The cleaning and sanitizing of tableware — including dishes, utensils, and equipment — was found to be deficient. Proper ware washing is essential to preventing cross-contamination between servings and ensuring that patrons receive food on properly sanitized surfaces. The FDA Food Code establishes specific temperature, chemical concentration, and contact-time standards for sanitizing food-contact surfaces.
Food Safety Context
The Food Protection Certificate requirement is one of the foundational elements of NYC's restaurant safety framework. NYC Health Code Article 81 mandates that a certified supervisor be present to oversee food operations, serving as the primary safeguard against unsafe food handling practices. The FPC is obtained by passing an examination administered by an ANSI-accredited program and must be kept current.
The dishwashing deficiency, while classified as non-critical, addresses an important layer of food safety. The FDA Food Code specifies that manual ware washing must follow a wash-rinse-sanitize sequence, with sanitizing solutions maintained at proper concentrations. Mechanical dishwashers must reach specific temperatures or chemical levels to effectively eliminate harmful bacteria. When these standards are not met, the risk of foodborne illness transmission through improperly cleaned surfaces increases.
Together, the two violations resulted in a combined score of 32, which exceeds the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation. The DOHMH noted that violations were cited but did not order an immediate closure of the establishment.
Inspection History
Somethingreek's February 2026 score marks a notable shift from its recent inspection record:
- 2024-07-03: Score 11 (Grade A)
- 2023-03-09: Score 13 (Grade A)
- 2023-02-21: Score 19
- 2022-04-26: Score 19
The restaurant had achieved Grade A scores on its two most recent graded inspections, earning an 11 in July 2024 and a 13 in March 2023. Prior to that, the establishment recorded scores of 19 on two consecutive inspections in early 2023 and spring 2022. The current score of 32 is the highest recorded for the restaurant in its available inspection history.
Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to demonstrate corrected conditions and potentially earn a lower score.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations. Restaurants must post their letter grade in a location visible to the public. Establishments that score a B or C on an initial inspection may request an adjudicatory hearing or await a re-inspection to improve their grade.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's publicly accessible database or by visiting NYCRestaurantInspections.com. Inspection records are public data and are updated as new results become available.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Somethingreek including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.