NYC Health Department Restaurant Inspection Grades
Overview
Track health inspection grades and closures for 31,483 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 N
DON ROBERTTOS
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...
GRADE Z
DUMPLING STORY
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
SAN REMO PIZZERIA
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 under...
GRADE A
ADMIRE - GREENWOOD
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
GRADE A
SUN DAO 777
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 ...
GRADE Z
BROOKLYN CHCKN 'N' LBSTR
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 under...
GRADE A
YUMMY CHINESE
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 under...
GRADE N
HOMETOWN FLAVORS
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
UNCLE JACK'S STEAKHOUSE
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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