AYAT in Bay Ridge
⚠️ This facility has been closed 9 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
📍 8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
AYAT in Bay Ridge has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 9 times since the beginning of 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points across 12 inspections this year.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
9
Closures
AYAT in Bay Ridge: Emergency Closures (9)
AYAT in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (12 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE Z
Jul 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jul 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 120
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparatio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 120
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
GRADE P
May 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
May 19, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 incl...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 19, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
May 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 16, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
AYAT in Bay Ridge: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Ayat Closed by Health Dept, Score 89 - Brooklyn Published Mar 3, 2026Browse Related
AYAT in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AYAT last inspected?
- AYAT was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 89 points.
- What is AYAT's current health grade?
- AYAT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has AYAT been closed by NYC Health?
- AYAT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 9 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has AYAT had?
- AYAT has 12 health inspections on record from May 2025 through December 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at AYAT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AYAT was 120 points on July 24, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.