Restaurant Inspection Grades in Brooklyn, NYC

7,943 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health. 94.0% earned a Grade A.

7,943
Restaurants
94.0%
Grade A
40
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A94.0%4,872
Grade B5.2%269
Grade C0.8%40

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.

The source snapshot contains 7,943 restaurants tracked in Brooklyn. Of the 5,181 that have received a letter grade, 94.0% 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.

Establishments with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
EL REY DE QUISQUEYABROADWAYN/AJul 14, 2026
BLOSSOM CARIBBEAN RESTURANTNEW LOTS AVENUEN/AJul 09, 2026
MI DAWTA DEM KITCHINNOSTRAND AVENUEN/ASep 24, 2025
EMPANADA LOCA BEER GARDENDEKALB AVENUEN/ANov 19, 2024
DA PLACE CUISINEPRESIDENT STREETN/AMay 17, 2024
TASTY BITESCHURCH AVENUEN/AApr 07, 2026
CITYLINE BAKERYLIBERTY AVENUEN/AJul 21, 2026
EL ENCEBOLLADO DE ROSSYWYCKOFF AVENUEN/AJun 17, 2026
ONE BAKERY11 AVENUECJun 11, 2026
BROOKLYN HERO SHOPVANDERBILT AVENUEN/AJul 16, 2026
ITAL FUSIONCHURCH AVENUEN/ASep 03, 2019
KI SUSHISMITH STREETN/AJun 29, 2026
EXTRA CRISPY PIZZERIAAVENUE UN/AJul 20, 2026
DOUBLE DRINKS/DOUBLE TASTEFORBELL STREETN/ASep 18, 2024
JIREH RESTAURANT18 AVENUEN/AMay 22, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 4,872 restaurants in Brooklyn with a Grade A, representing 94.0% 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