Restaurant Chain Inspections in NYC
Health grades and inspection history for 29 major chains across 2,198 NYC locations
Overview
NYC Restaurant Inspections tracks 29 major restaurant chains across 2,198 locations citywide, with 9,451 inspection records on file. Use this page to compare Grade A rates, average scores, and closure history across chains — then click any chain to see individual location results.
29
Chains Tracked
2,198
Total Locations
9,451
Inspections on Record
| Chain | Locations | Grade A % | Avg Score | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' | 500 | 98.23% | 10.8 | 17 |
| Starbucks | 254 | 99.52% | 8.8 | 0 |
| Subway | 176 | 93.76% | 13.6 | 10 |
| McDonald's | 176 | 98.31% | 11.0 | 11 |
| Popeyes | 150 | 97.00% | 12.5 | 7 |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | 80 | 85.71% | 18.6 | 18 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | 74 | 97.18% | 11.0 | 4 |
| Domino's | 72 | 96.05% | 10.9 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | 69 | 98.04% | 10.0 | 0 |
| Burger King | 66 | 94.81% | 13.4 | 4 |
| Wendy's | 58 | 94.81% | 13.0 | 0 |
| Wingstop | 51 | 89.66% | 17.8 | 4 |
| Carvel | 48 | 90.52% | 15.2 | 2 |
| Just Salad | 43 | 97.20% | 11.7 | 0 |
| Sweetgreen | 42 | 99.06% | 11.3 | 0 |
| Pret a Manger | 39 | 98.53% | 11.3 | 0 |
| Paris Baguette | 38 | 91.92% | 18.1 | 0 |
| Crown Fried Chicken | 36 | 85.33% | 21.6 | 11 |
| KFC | 34 | 90.80% | 18.3 | 8 |
| Papa John's | 34 | 85.15% | 17.5 | 12 |
| Shake Shack | 31 | 97.89% | 9.4 | 0 |
| Little Caesars | 29 | 100.00% | 12.0 | 1 |
| Pizza Hut | 28 | 98.46% | 13.7 | 3 |
| Chick-fil-A | 26 | 98.41% | 10.0 | 0 |
| Five Guys | 18 | 100.00% | 9.7 | 0 |
| Panera Bread | 16 | 100.00% | 11.0 | 0 |
| Jersey Mike's | 5 | 88.89% | 19.6 | 0 |
| The Halal Guys | 3 | 100.00% | 11.6 | 0 |
| Jimmy John's | 2 | 100.00% | 7.3 | 0 |
Restaurant Chain Inspections in NYC: Frequently Asked Questions
- Which restaurant chain has the best health inspection record in NYC?
- Several chains consistently achieve near-100% Grade A rates in NYC. Review the table below for detailed Grade A percentages by chain.
- How many restaurant chains does NYC track health inspections for?
- NYC Restaurant Inspections tracks 29 major restaurant chains with a combined 2198 locations and 9451 inspection records.
- What does a Grade A mean for a restaurant chain?
- Grade A means the restaurant scored 0–13 points on their inspection. Grade B is 14–27 points. Grade C is 28 or more points. A higher Grade A percentage indicates better overall compliance with NYC health codes.
- How often are chain restaurants inspected in NYC?
- NYC DOHMH inspects restaurants at least once a year. Restaurants with higher scores get re-inspected sooner. Chain restaurants with many locations may receive hundreds of inspections per year citywide.
Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene