Middle Eastern Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

265 Middle Eastern restaurants inspected. 91.4% earned a Grade A.

265
Restaurants
91.4%
Grade A
1.1%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A91.4%169
Grade B7.6%14
Grade C1.1%2

There are 265 Middle Eastern restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.4% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.1% of graded Middle Eastern establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Middle Eastern restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
YEMENATBrooklynC31Feb 19, 2025
GERMAN DONER KEBABBrooklynC30Feb 07, 2024

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx1190.9%0.0%
Brooklyn7689.5%2.6%
Manhattan6093.3%0.0%
Queens3190.3%0.0%
Staten Island6100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 169 Middle Eastern restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.4% of all graded Middle Eastern establishments.

What percentage of Middle Eastern restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.1% of graded Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Middle Eastern restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Middle Eastern restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies