About Us
Our team includes former New York City Health Department inspectors. We have been on both sides of this process for over 25 years.
We know what inspectors look for in the first 90 seconds. We know what hearing officers evaluate. We know how to build a corrective action plan that works. Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island — every restaurant, every size.
We have been inside this process from both sides. That knowledge now works entirely for you.
We offer integrated legal representation — not just compliance consulting. When you need someone in that room, we are there.
Grade A Rescue is not a generic consulting service. We are a specialized team built for one city, one industry, and one outcome — your grade stays A.
What the grade on your door actually costs you
Since 2010, New York City’s letter-grading system has changed how customers choose where to eat. The grade on your door is seen before your menu, before your reviews, before anything else.
Every day without an A is a customer who walked past. Every B is a competitor’s advantage. Every shutdown is revenue you will never recover.
- A temporary B or C can permanently shift customer behavior in your neighborhood.
- Customers search grades before choosing a restaurant. A below your door is a public signal.
- Maintaining an A is not optional in this market. It is the baseline for survival.
- An A on your door attracts customers, builds trust, and protects your revenue every single day.
- Anything less sends them to your competitor.
In the most competitive food market in the world, that one letter determines whether customers walk in or walk past.
Talk to us todayEverything in one place. Nothing left to chance.
Your Grade A Rescue client portal gives you direct access to your violation history, corrective action plans, hearing documentation, and compliance status — all in one secure dashboard.
Full visibility
Access your complete compliance record, violation history, and case status from any device, at any time.
Fast response
Our team responds quickly. When you have a violation or a hearing date, every hour matters.
Transparency
No guesswork. You always know where your case stands, what has been submitted, and what comes next.
Expert Support
Former inspectors and compliance specialists available at every stage — from mock inspection to hearing representation.
Submit your documentation and violations securely online. Our team reviews every submission and responds with a clear plan.
Our Services
Every service is hands-on. We come to you, assess your specific situation, and build a strategy around your restaurant — not a generic template.
Mock Inspections
Spot issues before the city does. Our team conducts full pre-inspections and prepares your staff so you’re inspection-ready every time.
Staff Training
We train your team on health code compliance, safe food handling, and best practices so violations don’t come back.
Official Representation
From violations to pending grades, we represent you in front of hearing officers and judges so you can focus on running your business.
Digital Client Portal
Access violation reports, inspection history, and compliance tools anytime. All in one secure, easy-to-use dashboard.
The Stakes in New York City
One letter on your door is more powerful than any marketing campaign. We make sure that letter is always an A — before the inspector arrives, during the hearing, and after any setback.
Protect your grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering what happens if you get a pending grade or a surprise inspection?
Our FAQ covers everything from violations to appeals, with practical steps to protect your restaurant.
Contact Us
In New York City, there is no room for mistakes. Let us protect what you’ve built.
We fight for your "A".
Your reputation. Your revenue. Your grade.
We protect all of it.
Location:
17 State Street, 40th Floor, Manhattan, NY 10004
New York City