290 French restaurants inspected. 96.4% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRASSERIE SAINT MARC | Manhattan | C | 31 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 32 | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 174 | 96.0% | 0.6% |
| Queens | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 216 French restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 96.4% of all graded French establishments.
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.
Grade A rates for French restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.