Restaurant Inspection Grades in Queens, NYC

6,989 restaurants inspected by the NYC Department of Health. 92.7% earned a Grade A.

6,989
Restaurants
92.7%
Grade A
36
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A92.7%3,923
Grade B6.5%275
Grade C0.9%36

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.

The source snapshot contains 6,989 restaurants tracked in Queens. Of the 4,234 that have received a letter grade, 92.7% earned a Grade A (0-13 violation points), reflecting that inspection rather than a guarantee of current 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Establishments with lowest scores

NameAddressRatingDate
SOFI'S DELI & GRILLROCKAWAY BOULEVARDN/AOct 02, 2026
RUMA'S KITCHEN61 STREETN/AJul 01, 2026
MELTING POT CUISINEVERNON BOULEVARDN/AMay 18, 2026
DA LONG YI HOT POTCRESCENT STREETN/AMay 28, 2025
GHOROA HALAL FOODHILLSIDE AVENUEN/AOct 25, 2025
El RINCONJAMAICA AVENUEN/AOct 21, 2025
MISTURA PERUANAJAMAICA AVENUEN/AAug 12, 2026
TOKYO YADITMARS BOULEVARDN/ASep 01, 2026
NO. 8 KITCHEN & BARFARRINGTON STREETN/ANov 17, 2023
TASTY THAIFOREST AVENUEN/AAug 06, 2026
BARCELO RESTAURANTMYRTLE AVENUEN/AAug 23, 2018
NALS NEST101 AVENUEN/ASep 22, 2026
BLU EMBERNORTHERN BOULEVARDN/AJul 21, 2026
SAN CAFFE61 STREETN/AJun 06, 2023
MAKAYA BISTROLINDEN BOULEVARDN/AApr 26, 2024

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 3,923 restaurants in Queens with a Grade A, representing 92.7% 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 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