101 African restaurants inspected. 84.5% earned a Grade A.
There are 101 African restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 84.5% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that African restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 5.2% of graded African establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a African restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIELDTRIP | Manhattan | C | 52 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| OSU-R.E GRILL | Bronx | C | 49 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE | Manhattan | C | 45 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 24 | 91.7% | 4.2% |
| Brooklyn | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 17 | 58.8% | 11.8% |
| Queens | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 49 African restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 84.5% of all graded African establishments.
5.2% of graded African restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for African restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.