TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 236 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn, NY 11221 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Turtles All the Way Down in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 23 points. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Violations:
04C
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-food contact surface or equipment ma...
Nov 24, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Dec 28, 2023
— 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 A
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN last inspected?
- TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN's current health grade?
- TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN had?
- TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN was 33 points on November 24, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN ever received a Grade C?
- No. TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.