Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

31,180 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 93.7% earned a Grade A.

31,180
Restaurants
93.7%
Grade A
20,297
Currently Graded
141
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A93.7%19,014
Grade B5.6%1,142
Grade C0.7%141

Restaurant inspections in New York City are conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Every restaurant in NYC is inspected at least once a year on an unannounced basis. Inspectors check for food handling, food temperature, personal hygiene, and pest control, among other critical factors. Violations are scored on a point system: fewer points mean a better grade.

The source snapshot contains 31,180 restaurants tracked in New York City. Of the 20,297 that have received a letter grade, 93.7% earned a Grade A (0-13 violation points), meaning they meet the highest standards of food safety. Grade B (14-27 points) and Grade C (28+ points) indicate increasing levels of concern. Restaurants that score 28 or more points may face additional re-inspections.

When choosing where to eat in NYC, the letter grade posted in the window is your quickest indicator. Grade A restaurants have the fewest violations. However, even a Grade B or C restaurant may have corrected its issues since the last inspection. Check the inspection date to see how recent the data is.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Browse by borough

Manhattan
12,416 restaurants
Brooklyn
7,943 restaurants
Queens
6,993 restaurants
Bronx
2,636 restaurants
Staten Island
1,112 restaurants

Restaurants with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
EL REY DE QUISQUEYABROADWAYN/AJul 14, 2026
ANTOJITOS D' JULIANGIEWEST 181 STREETN/AJul 22, 2026
NAPOLI PIZZAVARICK STREETN/AJan 30, 2025
WESTSIDE BAGELWEST 141 STREETN/AApr 07, 2026
BLOSSOM CARIBBEAN RESTURANTNEW LOTS AVENUEN/AJul 09, 2026
VIDA LOUNGE99 STREETCApr 23, 2026
RUMA'S KITCHEN61 STREETN/AJul 01, 2026
MI DAWTA DEM KITCHINNOSTRAND AVENUEN/ASep 24, 2025
EMPANADA LOCA BEER GARDENDEKALB AVENUEN/ANov 19, 2024
NABAYA AFRICAN AMERICAN RESTUARANTMELROSE AVENUEN/AJul 16, 2026
MELTING POT CUISINEVERNON BOULEVARDN/AMay 18, 2026
DA LONG YI HOT POTCRESCENT STREETN/AMay 28, 2025
DA PLACE CUISINEPRESIDENT STREETN/AMay 17, 2024
GASTRO AT 35WEST 35 STREETN/AMay 27, 2026
SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL46 STREETN/AMar 27, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in New York City have a Grade A rating?+

The source snapshot contains 19,014 restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.7% of all graded establishments. Grade A means the restaurant scored between 0 and 13 violation points during its most recent inspection.

What does a Grade C mean for a restaurant in New York City?+

A Grade C means the restaurant scored 28 or more violation points during inspection. This indicates significant food safety concerns were found. The restaurant must post the Grade C card in its window. It will typically be re-inspected within a shorter timeframe to check for improvements.

How often are restaurants inspected in New York City?+

NYC restaurants are inspected at least once per year on an unannounced basis. Restaurants with lower grades may be re-inspected more frequently. Initial inspections that score 14 or more points trigger a re-inspection, typically within 1-2 months.

Data from official government food safety agencies