Irish Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

185 Irish restaurants inspected. 95.1% earned a Grade A.

185
Restaurants
95.1%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A95.1%137
Grade B4.9%7
Grade C0.0%0

There are 185 Irish restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 95.1% 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 0.0% of graded Irish establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Irish 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx785.7%0.0%
Brooklyn1392.3%0.0%
Manhattan8797.7%0.0%
Queens3494.1%0.0%
Staten Island366.7%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 137 Irish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 95.1% of all graded Irish establishments.

What percentage of Irish restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.0% of graded Irish 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 Irish restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies