Latest inspection: No letter assigned 34 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Dec 19, 2024

Turkish · New Dorp-Midland Beach

GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL health grade & inspection history

1828 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, NY 10305

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34
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 3% of comparable Staten Island inspections Local context 22.5 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 11, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island. The menu centers on familiar regional flavors and grilled fare, making it a practical choice for a meal focused on Mediterranean cooking in the neighborhood.

This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 11, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL inspection history

22 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 11, 2026Not assigned346Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 19, 2024A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 3, 2024Not assigned234Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL on the map

Common questions

GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL?

The latest comparable inspection on Jun 11, 2026 has 34 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Dec 19, 2024.

When was GRAND SAHARA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 11, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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