Irish Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

196 Irish restaurants inspected. 94.0% earned a Grade A.

196
Restaurants
94.0%
Grade A
1.3%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A94.0%141
Grade B4.7%7
Grade C1.3%2

There are 196 Irish restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 94.0% 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 1.3% 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.

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

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
GLOBE BARManhattanC39Jun 29, 2026
MCMAHON'S PUBLIC HOUSEBrooklynC35May 19, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn1687.5%6.2%
Manhattan8996.6%1.1%
Queens3688.9%0.0%
Staten Island2100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 141 Irish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 94.0% of all graded Irish establishments.

What percentage of Irish restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.3% 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