159 New American restaurants inspected. 92.9% earned a Grade A.
There are 159 New American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 92.9% 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 0.9% of graded New American establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a New 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY'S BAR | Queens | C | 34 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 27 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 65 | 89.2% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 20 | 95.0% | 5.0% |
There are currently 104 New American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 92.9% of all graded New American establishments.
0.9% of graded New 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 New American restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.