New American Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

217 New American restaurants inspected. 97.8% earned a Grade A.

217
Restaurants
97.8%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A97.8%134
Grade B2.2%3
Grade C0.0%0

There are 217 New American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 97.8% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 94.6%, indicating that New American restaurants tend to perform well in inspections.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.0% 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.

Source snapshots

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.

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Brooklyn3096.7%0.0%
Manhattan9697.9%0.0%
Queens10100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 134 New American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 97.8% of all graded New American establishments.

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

0.0% 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