New York, NY — Fifty-seven restaurants across New York City earned Grade A health inspection scores on March 5, 2026, according to city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene records. The inspected establishments spanned all five boroughs and represented more than 20 cuisine types, with an average score of 9.5 points — well within the Grade A threshold of 0 to 13 points.
The results offer a snapshot of the city's food safety landscape on a single day, with scores ranging from a near-perfect 2 points to the Grade A ceiling of 13 points.
The Inspections
The day's top performer was Albert's Coffee Shop in Hunts Point, Bronx, which received a score of 2 — the lowest recorded among the group. Its only cited violation involved single-service articles not being properly provided or protected from contamination. Close behind, Pyramid Coffee Company on Manhattan's Upper East Side earned a score of 3 for a non-food contact surface cleanliness issue, while Chuck E. Cheese on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx also scored 3 for a similar single-service article violation.
In Brooklyn, Lunatico on Halsey Street scored 4 with a citation related to anti-siphonage and drainage requirements. Jamaican Flavors on Jamaica Avenue in Queens matched that score at 4, cited for non-food contact surface maintenance.
Several Chinese restaurants performed well across multiple boroughs. Long Cheng Restaurant on Fulton Street in Brooklyn scored 5 for a food protection issue during storage. Taste of China on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn earned a 9, while Park Asia Restaurant on 66th Street in Brooklyn also scored 9 despite evidence of mice noted in the establishment. 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles & Dumplings near Gramercy Park in Manhattan scored 10, and Fu Yuan Kitchen II on 86th Street in Brooklyn received an 11. In Queens, Maxim Chinese Restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue scored 12 with a pest harborage citation, and Fengs Garden Chinese Food To Take Out on Parsons Boulevard scored 13 with live roaches documented in the facility.
Manhattan's midtown corridor saw several familiar names pass inspection. Planet Hollywood / Chicken Guy! on West 42nd Street scored 8 for food protection issues. Subway #12608 on Broadway earned a 10, and El Sabroso on West 37th Street scored 12 despite live roaches being documented in the facility.
The Japanese restaurants inspected that day all earned passing marks. Sushi 88 on First Avenue scored 7 for an improper thawing procedure. Kushi Kushi Yaki near Herald Square scored 10, Nozomi on Grand Street in Brooklyn also scored 10, Seichou Ramen in Elmhurst, Queens earned an 11, and Kijitora in the East Village scored 12 with nuisance pests noted.
Latin American and Caribbean establishments were well represented. My Kitchen Flavor Catering, LLC in the Bronx scored 8, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine on Smith Street in Brooklyn earned a 9, and La Barbi on Junction Boulevard in Queens scored 10. Fried Chicken With The Sauce Express on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Caribbean restaurant, scored 10. Lima 33, a Peruvian restaurant on Northern Boulevard in Queens, scored 13.
Mexican restaurants also fared well. Taqueria El Molcajete on Seneca Avenue in Queens scored 12, Catrina Mexicana in East Harlem scored 13, and Chipotle Mexican Grill #3056 on Havemeyer Street in Brooklyn scored 13.
Among other notable results, Farzi NYC on Leonard Street in Manhattan, an Indian restaurant, scored 12 for holding hot food below the required 140°F. Allora, an Italian restaurant on Fifth Avenue, scored 11. West Wing, a kosher restaurant on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, earned a 9. Legacy, a Middle Eastern restaurant on Steinway Street in Queens, scored 13. Coffee and tea spots including Holydog Cafe, Baby Che, and Starbucks Coffee all passed with scores between 8 and 12.
Frozen dessert outlets also earned marks within the Grade A range: Pinkberry on Broadway scored 11 despite evidence of mice, Carvel / Cinnabon on East 14th Street scored 12, and Red Mango on Fulton Street scored 13. Juice and smoothie shops Grass Roots Juicery, Clover Smoothie & Tea, and Playa Bowls scored 8, 10, and 13 respectively.
Additional passing restaurants included Just Salad in downtown Brooklyn at 5, Treasure Club on Orchard Street in Manhattan at 7, Dunkin' on Third Avenue in the Bronx at 7, 167th St. Billiard And Cafe Inc. in the Bronx at 6, Puzza Hut on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 10, Auntie Anne's Pretzels on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 10, Heena Bagel in Forest Hills, Queens at 11, Ssam Tong in Flushing, Queens at 10, Take Care on Lexington Avenue at 11, 7th Street Burger in the Bronx at 12, T-Swirl Crepe on Mott Street at 13, Domino's on Third Avenue in the Bronx at 13, New Bagel Rx in the West Village at 13, and El Vicentino Restaurant 2 in College Point, Queens at 7.
Common Patterns
The most frequently cited violation category involved non-food contact surfaces — equipment not kept clean or not properly sealed, raised, or spaced. This appeared in nearly a third of the inspections. Wiping cloth storage violations and missing Food Protection Certificates were the next most common findings.
Brooklyn led the borough count with 17 inspected restaurants, followed by Manhattan with 20, Queens with 10, and the Bronx with 7. Chinese restaurants were the most represented cuisine type with seven establishments, followed by American, coffee and tea, and Latin American categories.
Notably, even restaurants that earned Grade A scores were cited for pest-related issues. Both Pinkberry and Park Asia Restaurant had evidence of mice documented, while El Sabroso and Fengs Garden Chinese Food To Take Out had live roaches noted — yet all remained within the Grade A scoring range because the total point accumulation stayed at or below 13.
What This Means for Diners
A Grade A score does not mean zero violations were found. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, each violation carries a point value based on its severity and whether it poses a critical or general public health risk. A restaurant can have multiple minor violations and still earn a Grade A if the total point value remains between 0 and 13.
Diners can look up any restaurant's full inspection history, including specific violations and scores, on the NYC Department of Health website or through the city's open data portal. Each restaurant's facility page on NYCRestaurantInspections.com also provides a complete record of past inspections.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, assigns letter grades based on total violation points assessed during unannounced inspections. A score of 0 to 13 earns a Grade A, 14 to 27 earns a Grade B, and 28 or more results in a Grade C. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request an adjudicatory hearing or a re-inspection. The letter grade must be posted in a conspicuous location visible to the public, as required under NYC Administrative Code Section 81.51.