Jewish/Kosher Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

339 Jewish/Kosher restaurants inspected. 91.1% earned a Grade A.

339
Restaurants
91.1%
Grade A
1.2%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A91.1%224
Grade B7.7%19
Grade C1.2%3

There are 339 Jewish/Kosher restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.1% 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 1.2% of graded Jewish/Kosher establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Jewish/Kosher 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

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
TEL AVIV KEBAB HOUSE, PITA HOT/K BURGERQueensC35Jul 02, 2024
HOLY SHNITZELBrooklynC35Apr 03, 2025
MADANIMBrooklynC31Feb 04, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx785.7%0.0%
Brooklyn12688.1%1.6%
Manhattan6196.7%0.0%
Queens4991.8%2.0%
Staten Island2100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Jewish/Kosher restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 224 Jewish/Kosher restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.1% of all graded Jewish/Kosher establishments.

What percentage of Jewish/Kosher restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.2% of graded Jewish/Kosher 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 Jewish/Kosher restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies