289 French restaurants inspected. 96.5% earned a Grade A.
There are 289 French restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 96.5% 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 0.0% 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.
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.
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 26 | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 159 | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 193 French restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 96.5% of all graded French establishments.
0.0% 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.