AL SHAM RESTAURANT in Bay Ridge
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
📍 7701 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
Overview
Al Sham Restaurant in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
AL SHAM RESTAURANT in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Personal cleanliness i...
GRADE A
Oct 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Non-food contact surface or equipment 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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Sep 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Ra...
Sep 27, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary pre...
Feb 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi...
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AL SHAM RESTAURANT in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AL SHAM RESTAURANT last inspected?
- AL SHAM RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is AL SHAM RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- AL SHAM RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AL SHAM RESTAURANT had?
- AL SHAM RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from February 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AL SHAM RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AL SHAM RESTAURANT was 46 points on September 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AL SHAM RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. AL SHAM RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.