New American Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

159 New American restaurants inspected. 92.9% earned a Grade A.

159
Restaurants
92.9%
Grade A
0.9%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A92.9%104
Grade B6.2%7
Grade C0.9%1

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
MURPHY'S BARQueensC34Nov 06, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Brooklyn27100.0%0.0%
Manhattan6589.2%0.0%
Queens2095.0%5.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many New American restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 104 New American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 92.9% of all graded New American establishments.

What percentage of New American restaurants have a Grade C?+

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.

Which borough has the best New American restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies