NYC Health Department Restaurant Inspection Grades
Overview
Track health inspection grades and closures for 31,838 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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THE BOROUGH BAR & GRILL
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE N
VIVA JUICE & SALAD BAR
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CLOSURE
THE ROCK RESTAURANT & DINER
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh ...
GRADE A
DUNKIN' / 'BASKIN-ROBBINS
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...
FIELDTRIP
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, an...
PARIS OVEN BAKERY
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
IHOP
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re...
AMSTERDAM CAFE
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptabl...
RUTA OAXACA
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly us...
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