DEGIRMEN in Brooklyn
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
📍 224 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Overview
Degirmen, a Turkish restaurant in Brooklyn's Brighton Beach neighborhood, received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 40 points. With 7 inspections conducted in 2026 and no emergency closures on record, this represents the restaurant's inspection history to date.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
DEGIRMEN in Brooklyn: Emergency Closures (1)
DEGIRMEN in Brooklyn: Full Inspection History (10 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jun 22, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 11, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 55
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
GRADE Z
Apr 27, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Commercially processed pre-cooked TCS in hermetically sealed containers and precooked TCS in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments n...
Mar 20, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Mar 20, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where foo...
Mar 20, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
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. Con...
GRADE N
Mar 20, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Mar 20, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Mar 20, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Mar 20, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
DEGIRMEN in Brooklyn: News Coverage (2)
CLOSED Degirmen Closed by Health Dept - Brooklyn Published Jun 13, 2026 CRITICAL Degirmen Cited for Critical Violations - Brooklyn Published Apr 25, 2026DEGIRMEN in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DEGIRMEN last inspected?
- DEGIRMEN was last inspected on June 22, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is DEGIRMEN's current health grade?
- DEGIRMEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has DEGIRMEN been closed by NYC Health?
- DEGIRMEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has DEGIRMEN had?
- DEGIRMEN has 10 health inspections on record from March 2026 through June 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at DEGIRMEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DEGIRMEN was 55 points on June 11, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.