SIP SAK in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025
📍 928 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Turkish
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sip Sak, a Turkish restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 35 points across 7 inspections; it previously received one Grade A result but has not maintained that standard.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SIP SAK in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (2)
SIP SAK in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food con...
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
Aug 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
GRADE P
Jul 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 98
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 98
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 f...
SIP SAK in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SIP SAK last inspected?
- SIP SAK was last inspected on November 12, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is SIP SAK's current health grade?
- SIP SAK currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SIP SAK been closed by NYC Health?
- SIP SAK has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SIP SAK had?
- SIP SAK has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SIP SAK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SIP SAK was 98 points on July 5, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.