Manhattan, NY — Fat Boys Burgers, located at 853 9th Avenue, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 7, 2026. The restaurant scored 24 points, placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and four points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 10, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two violations during the April visit — one critical and one non-critical.
The critical violation, Code 04A, noted that no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). Under NYC Health Code Article 81, at least one certified food protection manager must be present and responsible for food handling operations during all hours of operation. The FPC requires passing an accredited food safety examination and is considered a foundational safeguard in preventing foodborne illness.
The non-critical violation, Code 20-06, recorded that the restaurant's current letter grade card or Grade Pending card was not properly posted in a location visible to customers. NYC regulations require that the most recent inspection grade be displayed conspicuously at the entrance of the establishment.
Food Safety Context
The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists because trained food handlers are statistically associated with lower rates of foodborne illness. The FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81 both emphasize managerial oversight as a critical layer of food safety control. An uncertified supervisor may be unaware of temperature danger zones, proper hygiene protocols, or cross-contamination prevention practices.
The grade posting requirement serves a transparency function — it allows diners to make informed decisions before entering an establishment. Failure to post a current grade is a recurring violation category across New York City restaurants.
A score of 24 falls within the Grade B range (14–27 points), but is close enough to the Grade C threshold that any additional violations in a follow-up inspection could result in a lower grade.
Inspection History
Fat Boys Burgers has had a mixed recent inspection record:
- May 21, 2025: Score 53 (Grade C)
- April 3, 2025: Score 35
The April 2026 score of 24 represents an improvement over both prior inspections on record. However, the pattern indicates ongoing compliance challenges at the location.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades based on inspection scores, with lower scores reflecting fewer violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Grades are required to be posted at restaurant entrances. Restaurants that score in the B or C range may request a re-inspection, at which point they can receive a Grade Pending card while the process is underway.
Consumers can look up full inspection histories, violation details, and current grades for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection search tool at nyc.gov/health.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Fat Boys Burgers including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.