Restaurant Inspection Grades in Manhattan, NYC

12,260 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health. 94.7% earned a Grade A.

12,260
Restaurants
94.7%
Grade A
48
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A94.7%7,417
Grade B4.6%364
Grade C0.6%48

Restaurant inspections in Manhattan are conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Every restaurant in NYC is inspected at least once a year on an unannounced basis. Inspectors check for food handling, food temperature, personal hygiene, and pest control, among other critical factors. Violations are scored on a point system: fewer points mean a better grade.

The source snapshot contains 12,260 restaurants tracked in Manhattan. Of the 7,829 that have received a letter grade, 94.7% earned a Grade A (0-13 violation points), meaning they meet the highest standards of food safety. Grade B (14-27 points) and Grade C (28+ points) indicate increasing levels of concern. Restaurants that score 28 or more points may face additional re-inspections.

When choosing where to eat in NYC, the letter grade posted in the window is your quickest indicator. Grade A restaurants have the fewest violations. However, even a Grade B or C restaurant may have corrected its issues since the last inspection. Check the inspection date to see how recent the data is.

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

Establishments with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
NAPOLI PIZZAVARICK STREETN/AJan 30, 2025
WESTSIDE BAGELWEST 141 STREETN/AApr 07, 2026
COMMODORE IIAVENUE CN/AOct 14, 2025
GASTRO AT 35WEST 35 STREETN/AMay 27, 2026
LAWN CLUBFULTON STREETN/AJun 25, 2026
MALAYSIA BEEF JERKY INCMOTT STREETN/AJul 23, 2026
FRESH CURRYCHURCH STREETN/AApr 06, 2026
MALA TOWNAMSTERDAM AVENUEN/AApr 22, 2026
WU'S WONTON KINGEAST BROADWAYN/AAug 19, 2026
INERROBROADWAYCNov 13, 2025
PAPATHAIFREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARDN/AAug 12, 2026
QAHWAH VALLEY1 AVENUEN/AApr 17, 2025
BLONDIESWEST 79 STREETN/AJul 22, 2026
GREENPORT CAFEEAST 59 STREETN/AJul 15, 2026
COOL SIPSSOUTH STREETN/AAug 06, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Manhattan have a Grade A rating?+

The source snapshot contains 7,417 restaurants in Manhattan with a Grade A, representing 94.7% of all graded establishments. Grade A means the restaurant scored between 0 and 13 violation points during its most recent inspection.

What does a Grade C mean for a restaurant in Manhattan?+

A Grade C means the restaurant scored 28 or more violation points during inspection. This indicates significant food safety concerns were found. The restaurant must post the Grade C card in its window. It will typically be re-inspected within a shorter timeframe to check for improvements.

How often are restaurants inspected in Manhattan?+

NYC restaurants are inspected at least once per year on an unannounced basis. Restaurants with lower grades may be re-inspected more frequently. Initial inspections that score 14 or more points trigger a re-inspection, typically within 1-2 months.

Data from official government food safety agencies