Restaurant Inspection Grades in Brooklyn, NYC

7,874 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health. 92.3% earned a Grade A.

7,874
Restaurants
92.3%
Grade A
46
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A92.3%4,935
Grade B6.8%365
Grade C0.9%46

Restaurant inspections in Brooklyn 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.

There are currently 7,874 restaurants tracked in Brooklyn. Of the 5,346 that have received a letter grade, 92.3% 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Establishments with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
MI DAWTA DEM KITCHINNOSTRAND AVENUEN/ASep 24, 2025
EMPANADA LOCA BEER GARDENDEKALB AVENUEN/ANov 19, 2024
DA PLACE CUISINEPRESIDENT STREETN/AMay 17, 2024
BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANYUNIVERSITY PLAZAN/AFeb 20, 2026
GEMINI'S II RESTAURANTGRAHAM AVENUEN/AMar 02, 2026
ITAL FUSIONCHURCH AVENUEN/ASep 03, 2019
LA BELLA PIZZERIA20 AVENUEN/AFeb 18, 2026
CROWN HEIGHTS CAFEFRANKLIN AVENUEN/AApr 08, 2024
DOUBLE DRINKS/DOUBLE TASTEFORBELL STREETN/ASep 18, 2024
JIREH RESTAURANT18 AVENUEN/AMay 22, 2025
KUMA NYCMYRTLE AVENUEN/ANov 24, 2025
NYC MUNCHIESNOSTRAND AVENUEN/AMar 04, 2026
ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS5 AVENUECOct 15, 2025
FORDE'S SPORTS BARDUMONT AVENUEN/AJan 25, 2020
NATURAL BLENDMALCOLM X BOULEVARDN/AMar 09, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Brooklyn have a Grade A rating?+

There are currently 4,935 restaurants in Brooklyn with a Grade A, representing 92.3% 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 Brooklyn?+

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 Brooklyn?+

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