Blue Ruin

538 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Blue Ruin has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
64
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 28, 2022
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Ashtrays in smoke-free area
15F1
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
10A
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted
15F7
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Ruin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Ruin on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Ruin?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Ruin.

How does Blue Ruin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Ruin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Ruin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Ruin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Ruin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blue Ruin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ruin is inspected roughly once per year on average.