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Opening a Restaurant

Operating a Restaurant

Training

Restaurant Worker Safety

The Inspection Process

Letter Grading for Restaurants

Required Signs

Health Code / Regulations

Mobile Food Vending

Food Vending at Temporary Events

Food Service Establishment Ombuds Office

Smoking Legislation

Green Carts


The Inspection Process

Every restaurant in New York City is scheduled for an unannounced inspection at least once a year. During the inspection, an inspector checks for compliance with city and state food safety regulations and marks points for any condition that violates these rules.

Inspection Cycle Overview (PDF)

Food Service Establishment Inspection Procedures (PDF)

Practicing A-Grade Food Safety (PDF)
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Self-Inspection Tools for Operators:

Guide to Condition Levels (PDF)

Enforcement Guidelines (PDF)

Changes to Inspection Fines for Restaurants: Fixed Fines and New Fine Waiver for Sanitary Violations (PDF)
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Food Service Establishment Violation Penalty Schedule (PDF)

If you receive a Summons from the Health Department, visit the Health Tribunal for assistance in understanding your Summons and guidance on how to respond.

Settling Violations Online or at a Hearing

Requirement for Posting Letter Grade Cards (PDF)

Business Owner's Bill of Rights

Read the Bill of Rights (PDF)
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To submit confidential feedback on inspections, visit nyc.gov/customersurvey.

Additional Resources

FoodSafety.gov

More Information

Letter Grading for Restaurants