NYC Health Department Restaurant Inspection Grades
Overview
Track health inspection grades and closures for 31,634 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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GRADE Z
MIDWOOD FLATS
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
RAVEL EVENTS
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, p...
GRADE A
TRES CORONAS
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
GRADE A
EL TOUM
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm...
GRADE A
Bar 47
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...
CLOSURE
L'ARGENTINO
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand...
GRADE N
CAFE 98 / AL LEGACY ENTERPRISES
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
QAHWAH VALLEY
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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