284 Middle Eastern restaurants inspected. 94.2% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAH'S HALAL FOOD | Brooklyn | C | 49 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| GERMAN DONER KEBAB | Brooklyn | C | 30 | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 77 | 93.5% | 2.6% |
| Manhattan | 62 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 31 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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.
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.
Grade A rates for Middle Eastern restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.