4,804 American restaurants inspected. 95.9% earned a Grade A.
There are 4,804 American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 95.9% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 94.6%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.5% 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Hill Post 271 | Bronx | C | 63 | Dec 06, 2018 |
| THE SUNY MARITIME U. VANDERCLUTE - (MESSDECK IN LO | Bronx | C | 50 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| FLYWHEEL | Brooklyn | C | 46 | Oct 01, 2019 |
| BEER CULTURE | Manhattan | C | 44 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| VANESSA BAR & LOUNGE | Queens | C | 41 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| RASH | Brooklyn | C | 35 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| CAFE JOAH | Manhattan | C | 35 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| OLMSTED CAFETERIA | Queens | C | 34 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| GALLAGHER'S 2000 | Queens | C | 34 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| PURPLE WAVES | Manhattan | C | 34 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| THE MORGAN | Brooklyn | C | 34 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| D-LITE CAFE | Queens | C | 33 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| MORE THAN FRIES | Brooklyn | C | 33 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| LA CUEVA (entrance on Dock Street) | Staten Island | C | 31 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| CAFE RENDEZ VOUS | Brooklyn | C | 31 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 251 | 97.2% | 0.8% |
| Brooklyn | 730 | 96.2% | 0.8% |
| Manhattan | 1,778 | 96.2% | 0.2% |
| Queens | 597 | 94.5% | 1.0% |
| Staten Island | 112 | 94.6% | 0.9% |
The source snapshot contains 3,335 American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 95.9% of all graded American establishments.
0.5% 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.