Hazar Turkish Kebab

7224 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at Hazar Turkish Kebab is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jun 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Hazar Turkish Kebab's latest score of 58 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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 flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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.

10F

Apr 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hazar Turkish Kebab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hazar Turkish Kebab on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hazar Turkish Kebab?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hazar Turkish Kebab.

How does Hazar Turkish Kebab compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hazar Turkish Kebab most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hazar Turkish Kebab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hazar Turkish Kebab have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hazar Turkish Kebab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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