4,958 American restaurants inspected. 93.9% earned a Grade A.
There are 4,958 American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 93.9% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.7% of graded American establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a American 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLERTON RESTAURANT | Bronx | C | 67 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Gun Hill Post 271 | Bronx | C | 63 | Dec 06, 2018 |
| COFFEE + COCKTAILS | Manhattan | C | 54 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| FAT BOYS BURGERS | Manhattan | C | 53 | May 21, 2025 |
| 101 WILSON BAR | Brooklyn | C | 48 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| FLYWHEEL | Brooklyn | C | 46 | Oct 01, 2019 |
| FINE FOOD CUISINE | Manhattan | C | 45 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| CREDIT LIFE BAR & GRILL | Bronx | C | 44 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| 696 GOURMET DELI | Manhattan | C | 43 | Aug 03, 2012 |
| VANESSA BAR & LOUNGE | Queens | C | 41 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| BAR 43 | Queens | C | 40 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| EVEN KITCHEN & BAR | Brooklyn | C | 40 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| JOLENE SOUND ROOM | Brooklyn | C | 35 | Sep 21, 2024 |
| COFFEE & GREEN | Queens | C | 35 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| RASH | Brooklyn | C | 35 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 277 | 94.2% | 1.4% |
| Brooklyn | 846 | 93.0% | 1.1% |
| Manhattan | 2,042 | 94.5% | 0.3% |
| Queens | 691 | 93.2% | 0.7% |
| Staten Island | 123 | 92.7% | 2.4% |
There are currently 3,747 American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.9% of all graded American establishments.
0.7% of graded American restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for American restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.