Amy Ruth’S Downtown

39 West 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Amy Ruth’S Downtown has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Amy Ruth’S Downtown was last inspected on Jun 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “no approved written standard operating procedure” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Amy Ruth’S Downtown on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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.
10F
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
55
Apr 9, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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.
10F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amy Ruth’S Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amy Ruth’S Downtown on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amy Ruth’S Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “no approved written standard operating procedure” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amy Ruth’S Downtown.

How does Amy Ruth’S Downtown compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Amy Ruth’S Downtown most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Amy Ruth’S Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amy Ruth’S Downtown have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amy Ruth’S Downtown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.