1,116 Latin American restaurants inspected. 91.0% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,116 Latin American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.0% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 94.6%, suggesting that Latin American restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.7% 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.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK-IT SPORTS BAR AND LATIN GRILL | Brooklyn | C | 46 | May 30, 2026 |
| EL COMAL RESTAURANT | Queens | C | 38 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| DISTRICT 385 | Queens | C | 37 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| TAQUERIA EL GALLO GIRO | Queens | C | 36 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| BARRELHOUSE | Queens | C | 29 | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 122 | 89.3% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 144 | 94.4% | 0.7% |
| Manhattan | 115 | 94.8% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 291 | 88.3% | 1.4% |
| Staten Island | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 618 Latin American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.0% of all graded Latin American establishments.
0.7% 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.