Restaurant inspection results online
Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants.
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Restaurant Alerts
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Inspection Procedure
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducts inspections of all food service establishments in the city. These establishments include restaurants, retail bakeries, and "take outs." These inspections are unannounced, and are conducted by Public Health Sanitarians who are trained public health professionals with college degrees and backgrounds in the sciences.
During inspections, these Sanitarians spend most of their time evaluating food workers' practices, including the manner in which they receive and store foods, how they process foods, and the temperatures at which they cook, hold, and reheat foods.
If you would like to receive a copy of the full inspection report by mail, call the NYC Citizen Service Center at 311. In addition to the violations listed in this web site, the report will contain other general violations including those related to smoking. The Department will send you the most recent inspection report for up to five restaurants at no charge.
Disclaimer: As a result of an inspection, the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene may issue violations to the establishment. Owners have the opportunity to dispute these violations at the Department's Administrative Tribunal. Violations are allegations made by a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspector and may be dismissed. The information presented here may reflect inspections that have not yet been adjudicated.
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What is the NYC Golden Apple Award?
The Golden Apple Quality Improvement Initiative is a new program aimed at increasing food safety in New York City's food service establishments. It provides both assistance and incentive to achieve and maintain the highest standards in food safety.
More about the Golden Apple Award
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Trans Fat Help Center
On December 5, 2006, the Board of Health approved an amendment to the Health Code to phase out artificial trans fat in all NYC restaurants and other food service establishments.
For more information on how to replace trans fat in your menu, to register for FREE classes about trans fat and the new regulations, or for information on 0 grams trans fat products visit the Trans Fat Help Center www.notransfatnyc.org or call 311 and ask for the "Trans Fat Helpline". Telephone assistance available in more than 150 languages.
To learn more about trans fat in general click here.
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Inspection Policy Documents
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Recent Updates
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Smoke-Free Air Act Information for Business Owners and Employers
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