Turtles All the Way Down Health Inspection Grade
American · 236 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
February 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 6
Turtles All the Way Down currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 12, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
February 12, 2026
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Turtles All the Way Down's most recent graded inspection in February 2026 was a B, after a A in November 2023.
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.
Turtles All the Way Down's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtles All the Way Down's current NYC health grade?
Turtles All the Way Down currently has a B grade.
When was Turtles All the Way Down last inspected?
Turtles All the Way Down was last inspected on February 12, 2026.
What was Turtles All the Way Down's latest inspection score?
Turtles All the Way Down's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Turtles All the Way Down have in its latest inspection?
Turtles All the Way Down had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Turtles All the Way Down located?
Turtles All the Way Down is located at 236 Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn, NY 11221.
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: 50090317
Last updated: June 26, 2026