Spanish Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

485 Spanish restaurants inspected. 89.3% earned a Grade A.

485
Restaurants
89.3%
Grade A
1.2%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A89.3%292
Grade B9.5%31
Grade C1.2%4

There are 485 Spanish restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 89.3% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.5%, suggesting that Spanish restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.2% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
LAS DELICIAS RESTAURANT & BAKERYQueensC53Jun 22, 2026
LECHONERA POLLO SABROSO DEL VALLE RESTAURANTBronxC48Jun 24, 2026
EL BUEN SABOR 2QueensC41Jun 16, 2026
CAMPESINO DOMINICANO RESTAURANTBronxC39Jun 24, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7787.0%2.6%
Brooklyn8088.8%0.0%
Manhattan7893.6%0.0%
Queens7988.6%2.5%
Staten Island1283.3%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 292 Spanish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 89.3% of all graded Spanish establishments.

What percentage of Spanish restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.2% of graded Spanish 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 Spanish restaurant grades?+

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

Data from official government food safety agencies