Turtles All the Way Down

236 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Turtles All the Way Down stretching back to 2023. Turtles All the Way Down was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
45
Dec 28, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
95
Nov 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turtles All the Way Down last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Turtles All the Way Down on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Turtles All the Way Down?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Turtles All the Way Down.

How does Turtles All the Way Down compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Turtles All the Way Down most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Turtles All the Way Down's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turtles All the Way Down have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Turtles All the Way Down 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 Turtles All the Way Down inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Turtles All the Way Down is inspected around two times per year on average.