Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

30,819 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 93.5% earned a Grade A.

30,819
Restaurants
93.5%
Grade A
19,920
Currently Graded
155
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A93.5%18,622
Grade B5.7%1,143
Grade C0.8%155

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 30,819 restaurants tracked in New York City. Of the 19,920 that have received a letter grade, 93.5% 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 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Browse by borough

Manhattan
12,260 restaurants
Brooklyn
7,835 restaurants
Queens
6,937 restaurants
Bronx
2,607 restaurants
Staten Island
1,096 restaurants

Restaurants with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
EL REY DE QUISQUEYABROADWAYN/AJul 14, 2026
BHATURA KINGBRADDOCK AVENUEN/AAug 17, 2026
ZIYANCRESCENT STREETN/AMar 17, 2026
ATOMIC WINGSWILLOUGHBY STREETN/AAug 14, 2026
ANTOJITOS D' JULIANGIEWEST 181 STREETN/AJul 22, 2026
YOSSIS BAKERY18 AVENUEN/ANov 10, 2025
NAPOLI PIZZAVARICK STREETN/AJan 30, 2025
WESTSIDE BAGELWEST 141 STREETN/AApr 07, 2026
RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILLCHURCH AVENUEN/AJul 24, 2026
BLOSSOM CARIBBEAN RESTURANTNEW LOTS AVENUEN/AJul 09, 2026
COMMODORE IIAVENUE CN/AOct 14, 2025
CHUITO BAR RESTAURANTEAST 180 STREETN/AOct 31, 2025
CALLIE'SBEACH 129 STREETN/AJun 15, 2026
RUMA'S KITCHEN61 STREETN/AJul 01, 2026
EMPANADA LOCA BEER GARDENDEKALB AVENUEN/ANov 19, 2024

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 18,622 restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.5% 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