507 Spanish restaurants inspected. 89.1% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIDA LOUNGE | Queens | C | 99 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| POLLOS A LA BRASA | Brooklyn | C | 44 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| EL MACO RESTAURANT | Bronx | C | 43 | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 82 | 86.6% | 1.2% |
| Brooklyn | 85 | 87.1% | 1.2% |
| Manhattan | 80 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 88 | 89.8% | 1.1% |
| Staten Island | 11 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 310 Spanish restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 89.1% of all graded Spanish establishments.
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.
Grade A rates for Spanish restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.