New American Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

198 New American restaurants inspected. 96.4% earned a Grade A.

198
Restaurants
96.4%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A96.4%134
Grade B3.6%5
Grade C0.0%0

There are 198 New American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 96.4% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.7%.

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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Brooklyn3196.8%0.0%
Manhattan8895.5%0.0%
Queens19100.0%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 96.4% 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