Health Inspection Insights: NYC
Analyzing 27,470+ locations and 85,675 inspections
Data from 2007-08-28 through 2026-04-23
72.1
Avg Score
6.4%
High Risk Rate
294,382
Total Violations
Critical
Top Severity
Score Distribution
Scores 0–100. Low Risk ≥75 · Medium Risk 55–74 · High Risk <55
Risk Overview
16,692
60.8%
Low Risk
9,013
32.8%
Medium Risk
1,765
6.4%
High Risk
Inspection Trends Last 24 Months
Most Common Violations
1
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not
2
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
3
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any
4
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not
5
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs
6
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage
7
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas
8
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in
9
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations
10
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and
Neighborhood Breakdown
min. 10 locations
Highest Risk Areas
Queens
7.8% high risk
6246 locations
Staten Island
7.0% high risk
994 locations
Brooklyn
6.5% high risk
7005 locations
Manhattan
5.9% high risk
10798 locations
Bronx
4.6% high risk
2394 locations
Cleanest Areas
Bronx
Avg 77.1
2394 locations
Brooklyn
Avg 76.9
7005 locations
Manhattan
Avg 76.8
10798 locations
Staten Island
Avg 75.3
994 locations
Queens
Avg 75.0
6246 locations
Average Score by Cuisine Type min. 50 locations
Italian (1,002)
Seafood (245)
Japanese / Sushi (1,062)
Greek / Mediterranean (899)
Korean (431)
Chinese (2,296)
Asian / Fusion (500)
Thai (349)
African (100)
Indian (436)