NYC Restaurant Health Grades: What B and C Really Mean

Panko Alerts · April 29, 2026

That B or C grade in a NYC restaurant window means health inspectors found violations during their last visit. A 'B' (14-27 points) might mean food stored at wrong temperatures or poor hand washing, while a 'C' (28+ points) indicates more serious issues like mice, flies, or food from unsafe sources. You can look up exactly what violations any restaurant had by searching their name on the NYC Health Department website before you eat there.

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Source: Panko Alerts