Spanish Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

507 Spanish restaurants inspected. 89.1% earned a Grade A.

507
Restaurants
89.1%
Grade A
0.9%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A89.1%310
Grade B10.1%35
Grade C0.9%3

There are 507 Spanish restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 89.1% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.7%, suggesting that Spanish restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.9% 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 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
VIDA LOUNGEQueensC99Apr 23, 2026
POLLOS A LA BRASABrooklynC44Jun 10, 2026
EL MACO RESTAURANTBronxC43Jun 08, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx8286.6%1.2%
Brooklyn8587.1%1.2%
Manhattan8093.8%0.0%
Queens8889.8%1.1%
Staten Island1181.8%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 310 Spanish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 89.1% of all graded Spanish establishments.

What percentage of Spanish restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.9% 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