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Al Sham Restaurant

Middle Eastern · 7701 5 Avenue · Brooklyn 11209

Grade Pending since 2026-09-24 · last letter grade A (2024-10-02)

Inspection history

2026-09-24 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 19 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-03-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
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.—

2024-10-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical

2023-10-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
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.—

2023-09-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 46

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04NFilth 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2023-09-27 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-09-24, 2026-03-05

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GRADE D

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18 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Temperature, Odor) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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