Middle Eastern Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

284 Middle Eastern restaurants inspected. 94.2% earned a Grade A.

284
Restaurants
94.2%
Grade A
1.1%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A94.2%179
Grade B4.7%9
Grade C1.1%2

There are 284 Middle Eastern restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 94.2% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.7%.

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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
SHAH'S HALAL FOODBrooklynC49Jun 09, 2026
GERMAN DONER KEBABBrooklynC30Feb 07, 2024

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx13100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn7793.5%2.6%
Manhattan6293.5%0.0%
Queens3193.5%0.0%
Staten Island6100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 179 Middle Eastern restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 94.2% 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