Start with the Local Scale
New York City scores restaurants with points, and a LOWER score is better. Each violation adds points. A score of 0–13 earns an A, 14–27 a B, and 28 or more a C. Some inspections show "Grade Pending" while a restaurant waits for a re-inspection. Never compare NYC point totals with any other city's numbers.
A Score is Not Universal
Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.
Read Beyond the Latest Result
Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.
What's Covered Here
This page covers restaurants and other food-service businesses inspected under NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's restaurant program. Small markets, bodegas, and corner stores that sell food are usually inspected under a separate retail food program, which most areas don't publish as open records. If a store you're looking for doesn't turn up in search, that's the most common reason — it may be a real, licensed business that simply isn't part of this particular inspection program.
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