ISTANBUL BAY in Bay Ridge
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025
📍 8002 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ Turkish
Overview
Istanbul Bay in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on 2 of those inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
ISTANBUL BAY in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contac...
Jul 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / 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.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canne...
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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 include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh...
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ISTANBUL BAY in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ISTANBUL BAY last inspected?
- ISTANBUL BAY was last inspected on November 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is ISTANBUL BAY's current health grade?
- ISTANBUL BAY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ISTANBUL BAY had?
- ISTANBUL BAY has 4 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ISTANBUL BAY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ISTANBUL BAY was 25 points on March 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ISTANBUL BAY ever received a Grade C?
- No. ISTANBUL BAY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.