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NYC Restaurant Grades
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Search restaurant inspection grades for any NYC address or block. See A, B, and C grades, violation details, and full inspection history — the only address-level restaurant lookup in one app.

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Active Grade-A Restaurants by Borough

NYC Intel pulls restaurant inspection data from the NYC Department of Health. These figures show restaurants currently holding an A grade across all five boroughs.

Brooklyn
A-grade restaurants
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Bronx
A-grade restaurants
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Manhattan
A-grade restaurants
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Queens
A-grade restaurants
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Staten Island
A-grade restaurants
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The Grade System

How NYC Restaurant Grades Work

The NYC Department of Health inspects restaurants and assigns a letter grade based on total health violation points scored. Restaurants must post their grade card in the window. Here's what each grade means.

A

Excellent

0–13 violation points. Very clean kitchen and food handling practices. This is the highest grade a restaurant can receive and signals strong health standards.

0 – 13 points
B

Acceptable — with Issues

14–27 violation points. Some health concerns were found. The restaurant was allowed to remain open but must be reinspected and may face a B grade card in the window.

14 – 27 points
C

Poor — Serious Violations

28+ violation points. Significant health hazards. A C grade means serious violations like evidence of pests, improper food temperatures, or contaminated surfaces were found.

28+ points

NYC Intel Advantage

Why This Matters for Renters and Block Residents

NYC Intel is the only tool that shows restaurant grades alongside building data — HPD violations, evictions, and 311 complaints — for the same address. This gives you a complete picture of any NYC block.

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Before You Rent

Check which restaurants are on your prospective block and what their grades are. A block full of C-grade restaurants can signal other sanitation issues in the area.

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Address-Level Search

Enter your building address and see all restaurants within the block — not just a neighborhood-level view. NYC Intel is hyper-local by design.

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Historical Trends

See how a restaurant's grade has changed over multiple inspections — a restaurant trending from C to A is a good sign, while a restaurant repeatedly cycling between B and C is a red flag.


Step by Step

How to Look Up Restaurant Grades for Any NYC Address

1

Download NYC Intel (Free)

Available on the App Store. No account or subscription required.

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Enter Any NYC Address

Your home, a prospective apartment, or any address in the five boroughs.

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Scroll to Restaurant Grades

See current grades, inspection dates, and violation summaries for nearby restaurants — all sourced from NYC Health Department data.

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Combine with Building Data

Cross-reference restaurant grades with HPD violations, eviction history, and 311 complaints to get the most complete block-level picture available anywhere.


FAQ

NYC Restaurant Grades — Common Questions

How do NYC restaurant inspection grades work?
The NYC Department of Health inspects restaurants and assigns grades based on health violation points: A (0–13), B (14–27), or C (28+). Restaurants must post their grade in the window. NYC Intel shows current and historical grades for any address.
How do I look up a restaurant's health grade in NYC?
Download the free NYC Intel app, enter any NYC address, and scroll to Restaurant Grades. You'll see the current letter grade, inspection date, violation details, and full inspection history — no account required.
What health violations can cause a B or C grade?
Common violations include evidence of mice or roaches, improper food temperatures, inadequate hand-washing facilities, contaminated food contact surfaces, and bare-hand food handling. Each violation carries a point value — 14+ points means a B or C grade.
How often are NYC restaurants inspected?
Most NYC restaurants are inspected once a year. Restaurants with low grades or repeat violations are inspected more frequently — sometimes within 45–90 days of a poor inspection.
What is a "grade pending" sign in a restaurant window?
"Grade pending" means the restaurant scored poorly on an initial inspection and has requested a reinspection. They display a grade pending card while awaiting the second inspection, after which they'll receive their official letter grade. NYC Intel shows grade pending status as well.

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