Restaurant Inspection Grades in Queens, NYC

6,948 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health. 90.6% earned a Grade A.

6,948
Restaurants
90.6%
Grade A
40
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A90.6%4,263
Grade B8.5%402
Grade C0.9%40

Restaurant inspections in Queens 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.

There are currently 6,948 restaurants tracked in Queens. Of the 4,705 that have received a letter grade, 90.6% 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Establishments with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFESTEINWAY STREETN/AOct 22, 2025
DA LONG YI HOT POTCRESCENT STREETN/AMay 28, 2025
SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL46 STREETN/AMar 27, 2025
GHOROA HALAL FOODHILLSIDE AVENUEN/AOct 25, 2025
EL PASO95 STREETN/AOct 23, 2025
El RINCONJAMAICA AVENUEN/AOct 21, 2025
M & A DELIFRESH POND ROADN/AAug 04, 2025
HONG KONG EATSKISSENA BOULEVARDN/AAug 20, 2025
PRIVATE ROOM NYCSTEINWAY STREETN/ASep 14, 2024
LA BOINA ROJA37 AVENUEN/AFeb 09, 2026
NHA MINHWYCKOFF AVENUEN/ANov 06, 2025
NO. 8 KITCHEN & BARFARRINGTON STREETN/ANov 17, 2023
LINDA AZOGUENITA BAKERY & RESTAURANT108 STREETN/AFeb 19, 2026
K & L DELICATESSEN37 AVENUEN/AJan 21, 2026
BARCELO RESTAURANTMYRTLE AVENUEN/AAug 23, 2018

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 4,263 restaurants in Queens with a Grade A, representing 90.6% 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 Queens?+

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 Queens?+

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