Seafood Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

248 Seafood restaurants inspected. 93.7% earned a Grade A.

248
Restaurants
93.7%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A93.7%164
Grade B6.3%11
Grade C0.0%0

There are 248 Seafood restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 93.7% 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 0.0% of graded Seafood establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Seafood 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

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx2495.8%0.0%
Brooklyn5192.2%0.0%
Manhattan7696.1%0.0%
Queens2286.4%0.0%
Staten Island2100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Seafood restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 164 Seafood restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.7% of all graded Seafood establishments.

What percentage of Seafood restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.0% of graded Seafood 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 Seafood restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies