The Turk's Inn

234 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Turk's Inn three times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

The Turk's Inn's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
70
Sep 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Nov 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Turk's Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Turk's Inn on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Turk's Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Turk's Inn.

How does The Turk's Inn compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Turk's Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Turk's Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Turk's Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Turk's Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Turk's Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Turk's Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.