Sahara's Turkish Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Turkish · 513 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
39
Last inspection
June 10, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 5
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 10, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 39 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 10, 2026
- Date
- June 10, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 39
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 24.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine's latest score: 39
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahara's Turkish Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Sahara's Turkish Cuisine last inspected?
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine was last inspected on June 10, 2026.
What was Sahara's Turkish Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine's latest inspection score was 39 points.
How many violations did Sahara's Turkish Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sahara's Turkish Cuisine located?
Sahara's Turkish Cuisine is located at 513 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50150140
Last updated: July 3, 2026