NYC Restaurant Inspection Grades

NYC assigns restaurant grades based on violation points during health inspections. Lower points = better grade.

GRADE THRESHOLDS

0–13 points

14–27 points

28+ points

An A grade does not mean zero violations. It means total points were below 14.

Grade Pending

Inspection completed, under administrative review

NYG

Not Yet Graded

Restaurant inspected but grade not yet assigned

UNK

Unknown

No current inspection data available

1. Unannounced initial inspection

2. Re-inspection if 14+ points

3. Grade assigned or pending review

P (Grade Pending) means inspection is complete but under administrative review.