What is Balkan Grind's health inspection score?

Balkan Grind has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Balkan Grind last inspected?

Balkan Grind was last inspected on May 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Balkan Grind have?

Balkan Grind has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Balkan Grind safe to eat at?

Balkan Grind has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Balkan Grind serve?

Balkan Grind serves Turkish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Balkan Grind

Name: Balkan Grind
Address: 5 WITHERS STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Rating: 83

5 WITHERS STREET, Brooklyn

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/9/2025

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0Good

Turkish•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 98% of turkish restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 9, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5 WITHERS STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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