532 Spanish restaurants inspected. 88.5% earned a Grade A.
There are 532 Spanish restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 88.5% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Spanish restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.5% of graded Spanish establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Spanish 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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAQUERIA Y PUPERIS LA BENDICION | Queens | C | 41 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| BRISA TROPICAL RESTAURANT | Bronx | C | 31 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 92 | 89.1% | 1.1% |
| Brooklyn | 100 | 85.0% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 84 | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 102 | 87.3% | 1.0% |
| Staten Island | 11 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
There are currently 346 Spanish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 88.5% of all graded Spanish establishments.
0.5% of graded Spanish restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Spanish restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.