What is Semkeh's health inspection score?

Semkeh has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Semkeh last inspected?

Semkeh was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Semkeh have?

Semkeh has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Semkeh safe to eat at?

Semkeh has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Semkeh serve?

Semkeh serves Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Semkeh

Name: Semkeh
Address: 53 MORGAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Rating: 37

53 MORGAN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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Mediterranean•Brooklyn

Ranked #975 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 49% of mediterranean restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

53 MORGAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Dec 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

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

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 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

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High1 Med

5 total4 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

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.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Apr 25

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

5 High2 Med

7 total

40/100inspection score

7 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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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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