NEW YORK -- The New York City Health Department has issued hundreds of violations to restaurants failing to post a letter grade reflecting the result of an inspection.
Health officials announced Tuesday that they'll pay surprise visits - so food establishments can't suddenly pull out the signs.
More than 800 violations have been issued for not displaying a grade, or putting it in a place where patrons can't spot it easily.
The grading system was started last July. About three-quarters of the city's more than 24,000 restaurants have been inspected. The rest must post a "Grade Pending" sign.An A, B or C reflects cleanliness, food safety and other requirements such as number of sinks.
A restaurant may appeal a grade, or be reinspected with improvements. Violations come with fines up to $1,000.
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