1,049 Latin American restaurants inspected. 87.5% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,049 Latin American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 87.5% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Latin American restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.8% of graded Latin American establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Latin American 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAGELS AND MORE | Queens | C | 57 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| QUEZADA RESTAURANT | Brooklyn | C | 41 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| BUCANOS RESTAURANT | Queens | C | 37 | Sep 05, 2023 |
| DISTRICT 385 | Queens | C | 37 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| TAQUERIA EL GALLO GIRO | Queens | C | 36 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| NUEVO IMPERIAL RESTAURANT | Bronx | C | 31 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 138 | 83.3% | 0.7% |
| Brooklyn | 150 | 94.0% | 0.7% |
| Manhattan | 129 | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 328 | 84.1% | 1.2% |
| Staten Island | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 659 Latin American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 87.5% of all graded Latin American establishments.
0.8% of graded Latin American restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Latin American restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.