Seafood Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

238 Seafood restaurants inspected. 92.3% earned a Grade A.

238
Restaurants
92.3%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A92.3%155
Grade B7.7%13
Grade C0.0%0

There are 238 Seafood restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 92.3% 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 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.

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
Bronx2391.3%0.0%
Brooklyn4991.8%0.0%
Manhattan7195.8%0.0%
Queens2382.6%0.0%
Staten Island2100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 155 Seafood restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 92.3% 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