NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 40762828 · Turkish
MEMO SHISH KEBAB
1821 KINGS HIGHWAY Brooklyn 11229
7183398001
5.8/10
Mixed record
A
Top marks
Score 0–13 · cleanest tier
“This Brooklyn Turkish kebab house has rebounded to an A in 2026 after a C in 2024, though temperature and sanitation citations persist.”
Current score
13
Grade posted Mar 11, 2026
Last inspected
Mar 11, 2026
Inspections on file
5
18 total violations
Critical violations
11
across all time
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Mar 11, 202613ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06EcriticalSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2 critical citations this visit - Mar 17, 202521Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 03IcriticalJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
2 critical citations this visit - Aug 15, 202433CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 06AcriticalPersonal 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.
- 10FNon-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.
4 critical citations this visit - Nov 16, 202333Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02HcriticalAfter 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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
3 critical citations this visit - May 8, 2023Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card