In the 30 days to October 15, 2026, the NYC Department of Health carried out 2,727 inspections at 2,629 food establishments. 56.0% of initial cycle inspections scored in the A range (0–13 points) (-0.2 pts vs. the previous 30 days). The Health Department closed 53 establishments; 34 of them reopened within the period.
By borough
| Borough | Inspections | Initial inspections in A range | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 1,085 | 55.6% of 565 | 14 |
| Brooklyn | 697 | 58.9% of 380 | 17 |
| Queens | 622 | 53.3% of 304 | 16 |
| Bronx | 245 | 54.1% of 148 | 5 |
| Staten Island | 78 | 61.7% of 47 | 0 |
Initial inspection scores
| Score band | Inspections |
|---|---|
| 0–13 (A range) | 809 |
| 14–27 (B range) | 337 |
| 28+ (C range) | 298 |
Median initial score: 13 points. A lower score is better.
Most common critical violations
| Violation | Inspections citing it | Share of inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | 749 | 27.5% |
| Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 601 | 22.0% |
| 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. | 580 | 21.3% |
| 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 553 | 20.3% |
| Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 430 | 15.8% |
| Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 383 | 14.0% |
| Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 242 | 8.9% |
| Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 241 | 8.8% |
| Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 219 | 8.0% |
| No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. | 182 | 6.7% |
Establishments closed by the Health Department
Closures are listed as recorded by the Health Department. Many establishments reopen within days after correcting the conditions; check the current status in the inspection lookup.
| Establishment | Neighborhood | Borough | Closed on | Reopened in period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace Gourmet | — | Queens | 2026-10-14 | Not recorded |
| Nori Bar | Borough Park | Brooklyn | 2026-10-14 | Not recorded |
| Orchid Tea Cafe | Sunset Park (Central) | Brooklyn | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| Simple Peruvian | Sunnyside | Queens | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| Pho Bang Restaurant | Flushing-Willets Point | Queens | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| Taboo Lounge | Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square | Manhattan | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| Pan D'oro | Midtown-Times Square | Manhattan | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| Hot Slices Pizza | East Village | Manhattan | 2026-10-13 | Not recorded |
| The Great Room | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Brooklyn | 2026-10-10 | Yes |
| Chow Time | Coney Island-Sea Gate | Brooklyn | 2026-10-09 | Not recorded |
| Barking Dog NYC | Hell's Kitchen | Manhattan | 2026-10-09 | Yes |
| The Chubby Crab | Chinatown-Two Bridges | Manhattan | 2026-10-08 | Not recorded |
| BUCHETTE DEL VINO (Pedestrian Plaza, across from GAP) | Midtown-Times Square | Manhattan | 2026-10-07 | Not recorded |
| The Freakin Rican | Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) | Queens | 2026-10-07 | Yes |
| Ricecake Bistro | Flushing-Willets Point | Queens | 2026-10-07 | Yes |
| Bamboo Empanadas & Juice Bar | Washington Heights (North) | Manhattan | 2026-10-07 | Not recorded |
| Padishah Restaurant | Madison | Brooklyn | 2026-10-07 | Yes |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | Fordham Heights | Bronx | 2026-10-06 | Yes |
| Burger King | Norwood | Bronx | 2026-10-06 | Yes |
| Indian Kitchen | East Williamsburg | Brooklyn | 2026-10-05 | Yes |
| New Siu's Kitchen | East Flatbush-Rugby | Brooklyn | 2026-10-02 | Yes |
| Sofi's Deli & Grill | South Ozone Park | Queens | 2026-10-02 | Not recorded |
| Hop Kee | Chinatown-Two Bridges | Manhattan | 2026-10-01 | Yes |
| O's Natural | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Brooklyn | 2026-10-01 | Yes |
| Carib Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Fordham Heights | Bronx | 2026-10-01 | Yes |
| J C Green Life NYC | Highbridge | Bronx | 2026-10-01 | Yes |
| Gourmet Sweets | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville | Brooklyn | 2026-10-01 | Not recorded |
| Sagar Restaurant | Jamaica Hills-Briarwood | Queens | 2026-10-01 | Yes |
| V Lounge | Gravesend (East)-Homecrest | Brooklyn | 2026-10-01 | Not recorded |
| Jazba | East Village | Manhattan | 2026-09-30 | Yes |
| Asian Halal Kitchen | Elmhurst | Queens | 2026-09-29 | Yes |
| Williamsbridge Coffee | Allerton | Bronx | 2026-09-29 | Not recorded |
| Chubby Cattle | SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square | Manhattan | 2026-09-29 | Yes |
| Hyderabad Peri Peri | East Williamsburg | Brooklyn | 2026-09-25 | Yes |
| Northern 160 | Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing | Queens | 2026-09-25 | Yes |
| Khao Nom | Elmhurst | Queens | 2026-09-25 | Yes |
| Zaca Cafe | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) | Brooklyn | 2026-09-24 | Yes |
| Hinomaru Ramen | Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway | Queens | 2026-09-24 | Yes |
| Punjabi Chaap Corner | Gramercy | Manhattan | 2026-09-23 | Yes |
| Matecana Bakery & Restaurant | Corona | Queens | 2026-09-23 | Yes |
| Witch Topokki | Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square | Manhattan | 2026-09-22 | Yes |
| Tiger Sugar | East Midtown-Turtle Bay | Manhattan | 2026-09-22 | Yes |
| Kabab King | Jackson Heights | Queens | 2026-09-22 | Yes |
| El Perro | Jackson Heights | Queens | 2026-09-21 | Yes |
| Pierogi Boys | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Brooklyn | 2026-09-21 | Yes |
| A Lo Mexa Guatelinda | Dyker Heights | Brooklyn | 2026-09-21 | Yes |
| Tina's Place | Bushwick (West) | Brooklyn | 2026-09-19 | Yes |
| Fresh Grill | Flatbush | Brooklyn | 2026-09-18 | Not recorded |
| Yakiniku Futago | Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square | Manhattan | 2026-09-17 | Yes |
| Pulau Pinang | Elmhurst | Queens | 2026-09-17 | Yes |
| Juancho Valdez Coffee | Jackson Heights | Queens | 2026-09-17 | Not recorded |
| Empanada Loca | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Brooklyn | 2026-09-16 | Not recorded |
| Nur Thai | Middle Village | Queens | 2026-09-16 | Yes |
Method
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Restaurant Inspection Results (NYC Open Data 43nn-pn8j), inspections dated 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-15 (the most recent date in the dataset). The dataset has one row per violation; we count each establishment-and-date pair as one inspection. Letter grades B and C are often finalized weeks later after a re-inspection or hearing, so this report uses the score of initial cycle inspections: 0–13 points corresponds to the A range, 14–27 to B and 28+ to C. Closures include initial closures and re-closures. Neighborhood names come from the city’s 2020 Neighborhood Tabulation Areas. Updated weekly; last update 2026-10-18 11:01 ET. Machine-readable version: api.elephantny.com/api/nyc/inspection-report.
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Frequently asked questions
What percentage of NYC restaurants get an A?
In the latest 30 days, 56.0% of initial cycle inspections scored 0–13 points, the A range. Restaurants that miss the A range on the first visit are re-inspected and often earn an A then.
What is the most common critical violation in NYC restaurants?
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
How often does the Health Department close restaurants?
53 establishments were closed in the latest 30 days, out of 2,629 inspected.
