American Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

4,958 American restaurants inspected. 93.9% earned a Grade A.

4,958
Restaurants
93.9%
Grade A
0.7%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A93.9%3,747
Grade B5.4%215
Grade C0.7%28

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
ALLERTON RESTAURANTBronxC67Jul 17, 2025
Gun Hill Post 271BronxC63Dec 06, 2018
COFFEE + COCKTAILSManhattanC54Aug 10, 2023
FAT BOYS BURGERSManhattanC53May 21, 2025
101 WILSON BARBrooklynC48Oct 25, 2025
FLYWHEELBrooklynC46Oct 01, 2019
FINE FOOD CUISINEManhattanC45Dec 01, 2025
CREDIT LIFE BAR & GRILLBronxC44Nov 14, 2024
696 GOURMET DELIManhattanC43Aug 03, 2012
VANESSA BAR & LOUNGEQueensC41Nov 15, 2025
BAR 43QueensC40Jul 29, 2025
EVEN KITCHEN & BARBrooklynC40Aug 29, 2025
JOLENE SOUND ROOMBrooklynC35Sep 21, 2024
COFFEE & GREENQueensC35Dec 02, 2025
RASHBrooklynC35Dec 18, 2024

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx27794.2%1.4%
Brooklyn84693.0%1.1%
Manhattan2,04294.5%0.3%
Queens69193.2%0.7%
Staten Island12392.7%2.4%

Frequently asked questions

How many American restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 3,747 American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.9% of all graded American establishments.

What percentage of American restaurants have a Grade C?+

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.

Which borough has the best American restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for American restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies