NYC Health Department Restaurant Inspection Grades
Overview
Track health inspection grades and closures for 31,805 NYC restaurants. Data updated daily from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Search by name, browse by neighborhood, borough, or cuisine, and get alerted when restaurants are closed.
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BAGEL EXPRESS III
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq...
SQUEEZEMEPLZ
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
UNCLE LOU
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
RINGOLEVIO
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GREENPORT CAFE
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacc...
GRADE A
CAFFE VALENCIA
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under...
GRADE Z
HOLY COW
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other n...
GRADE A
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE A
ITALIA PIZZA
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except ...
FUMO
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
NYC Restaurant Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- What do NYC restaurant letter grades mean?
- NYC restaurants receive letter grades based on inspection scores. Grade A (0–13 points) indicates superior compliance. Grade B (14–27 points) means the restaurant needs improvement. Grade C (28+ points) indicates more serious violations requiring immediate correction.
- How often are NYC restaurants inspected?
- NYC restaurants are typically inspected at least once a year by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Restaurants that score poorly may be inspected more frequently. Follow-up inspections occur when violations need to be corrected.
- What causes a restaurant to be closed in NYC?
- Restaurants can be closed for severe violations including active pest infestations, lack of hot water, sewage problems, or other imminent health hazards. They must correct all violations and pass reinspection before reopening.
- Are NYC restaurant inspection reports public?
- Yes, all restaurant health inspection reports in NYC are public records. This website provides searchable access to inspection grades, violations, closures, and reopenings from the NYC Department of Health.
Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene