THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD in Financial District Battery Park City
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025
Overview
The Best of New York Food in Battery Park City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice and has no emergency closures on record, though one earlier inspection resulted in a Grade C.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
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 during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equip...
GRADE A
Apr 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 3
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 underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Mar 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Oct 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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 during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Dec 29, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including provid...
GRADE C
Dec 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 li...
Dec 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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 underneath the unit.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Dec 12, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD last inspected?
- THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD was last inspected on November 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD's current health grade?
- THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD had?
- THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD has 9 health inspections on record from December 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD was 50 points on December 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.