Last updated on April 23rd, 2026 at 05:52 pmWhat food service operators need to know about approvals, seasonal limits, and staying aligned with current NYC rules. Outdoor dining is back in New York City for the 2026 season. Under Dining Out NYC, roadway cafes may operate from
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The NYC Department of Health has amended Chapter 23 of Title 24 of the City Rules, which outlines inspection requirements for food service establishments (FSE’s). These updates focus on reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) foods, added sugar warnings, allergen postings, and online delivery transparency, as well as new and
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Introduced during the covid shutdown, NYC’s year-round outdoor dining program was a lifeline for restaurants no longer able to seat guests indoors. Its purpose was to make it easier for an industry so hard hit by the pandemic. Then came “Dining Out NYC”, the permanent outdoor dining
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NYC food service operators are getting a bit more breathing room — thanks to a new rule from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The rule requires DOHMH to send two advance email notices to restaurants and food service establishments before a sanitary inspection
Read more →Last updated on November 7th, 2019 at 10:36 pmAll food service establishments, including restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors subject to the Letter Grade System, can receive two cycle inspections from the NYC Department of Health. Although the ultimate goal is to get 13 points or less
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Last updated on April 12th, 2024 at 02:36 pmIn 2010, ALL food service establishments operating in NYC were subject to the Letter Grade System. There are 5500 mobile food vendors in NYC that prepare food, and serve it to the public every day, just like restaurants, but with
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