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Restaurant Inspection Results

Information about restaurant inspections and inspection results.

Albuquerque Restaurants & Food Inspections

What is a Restaurant Inspection?

Routine inspections at food establishments are a "snapshot" of food safety operations on the particular day they are done. Critical and non-critical violations are recorded on an inspection form. Critical violations are factors that have been identified as items that could potentially cause a food borne illness. Most critical violations are typically corrected on the spot. However, some critical violations require additional time for compliance.

Are Only Restaurants Inspected?

All food service establishments receive routine inspections to ensure they are safe and sanitary.  The frequency of inspections may be increased based on past performance of the food service establishment and other laws; service of high-risk foods such as oysters, shellfish, or sushi; or service practices such a buffet or serving a high-risk population (elderly, infants).

What is the Difference Between a Green, Yellow, Red or Orange Sticker?

A green sticker that says City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Certificate of Grade, Approved.

Approved: A food establishment that recieves an inspection score of eighty-five(85) points or higher will recive a grade of approved and is able to opperate. Displays a green Approved sticker.

An orange sticker that says City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Certificate of Grade, Unsatisfactory.

Unsatisfactory: A food establishment that meets minimum standards by receiving an inspection score between sixty-five(65) and seventy-four(74) points will recieve a grade of unsatisfactory but is allowed to continue food opperations while following any corrective actions. Displays an orange Unsatisfactory sticker for the duration of the grade with a maximum duration of five working days.

A red sticker that says City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Certificate of Grade, Closed.

Closed: A food establishment that receives an inspeciton score of sixty-four(64) or less and shall immediately cease operations until such time that corrective actions are completed. Displays a red Closed sticker for the duration of the grade.

A yellow sticker that says Conditional with the City of Albuquerque seal in the background.

Conditional: A food establishment that receives an inspection score between seventy-five(75) and eighty-four(84) points will receive a grade of conditional approval and the food establishment is able to operate but is required to follow corrective. A yellow sticker will be added to the facilities green approved sticker, written permission may be granted to the operator to remove the yellow sticker when the corrective actions have been completed.

What Food Code does the City of Albuquerque follow?

The City of Albuquerque follows the 2022 Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Code and the Albuquerque Food Service and Retail Ordinance.

City of Albuquerque Food Report Form - English

To obtain assistance, please call 505-768-2716

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