Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
January 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 2
Red Sorghum currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 5, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
January 5, 2026
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Red Sorghum received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2024 with a score of 31.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Red Sorghum's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Sorghum's current NYC health grade?
Red Sorghum does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Red Sorghum last inspected?
Red Sorghum was last inspected on January 5, 2026.
What was Red Sorghum's latest inspection score?
Red Sorghum's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Red Sorghum have in its latest inspection?
Red Sorghum had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Red Sorghum located?
Red Sorghum is located at 28-03 Jackson Avenue in Queens, NY 11101.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50144509
Last updated: July 3, 2026