French Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

290 French restaurants inspected. 96.4% earned a Grade A.

290
Restaurants
96.4%
Grade A
0.4%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A96.4%216
Grade B3.1%7
Grade C0.4%1

There are 290 French restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 96.4% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.7%.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
BRASSERIE SAINT MARCManhattanC31Feb 15, 2024

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx4100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn3296.9%0.0%
Manhattan17496.0%0.6%
Queens13100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 216 French restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 96.4% of all graded French establishments.

What percentage of French restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.4% of graded French 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 French restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies