Question About NYC Resturant Grades

[Mitchell]

I'm hoping mils or someone else who has lived in NYC longer than I have might be able to help me with this question.

My longtime friend Barney, who has lived in NY for over 20 years, has told me since I moved here "Mitch, dont go into or order from any resturant that doesnt have an "A" grade on it. Resturants in NY have a grading system, for eat in, take out, and delivery."

I'm not going to say the name of the resturant I saw that has it, as I havent tried it, and it might be good. I was on the West side of Manhattan today walking with a friend, and came across one of the only chinese buffets I've seen in midtown. We had already eaten, so I couldnt try it today, but, the resturant had a "B" grade on it, yet looked quite busy.

So my question for NYC residents is, "Do you only stick to A grade resturants" , or is that just a myth that my friend came up with?

Any advice or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mitch

 

[Coffee]

It depends on how you feel. I would not go into a place that has a C. I have been into many places that have a B and it was clean and the food was good.

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, Coffee. I appreciate the feedback.

Mitch

 

[Coffee]

I am a huge food guy so if you are interested I would love to tell about some of my favorite places to eat in manhattan brooklyn and queens.

 

[milagros317]

Here is an explanation of how the NYC Health Department scores and grades restaurants:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/rii/how-we-score-grade.pdf

Given that a B represents at least 14 points, I would be reluctant to eat in any restaurant with a B.

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, mils. I should avoid that chinese buffet then, unless their resturant grade changes to an A.

Mitch

 

[WorkInProgress]

The good news is, it's not hard to find restaurants with the A grade, and that includes a lot of reasonably priced counter places. I don't rigidly boycott B restaurants, but I lean toward A when I'm in a position to.