299 French restaurants inspected. 91.8% earned a Grade A.
There are 299 French restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.8% 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 0.9% of graded French establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOULOU | Manhattan | C | 38 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| BRASSERIE SAINT MARC | Manhattan | C | 31 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 179 | 91.6% | 1.1% |
| Queens | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
There are currently 212 French restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.8% of all graded French establishments.
0.9% of graded French restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for French restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.