La Rubia Restaurant

3864 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Rubia Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, one this time.

The pattern that stands out is current letter grade or grade pending card not posted, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so La Rubia Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jun 9, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 20, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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.

06C

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

Dec 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“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

Oct 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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04N

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Rubia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Rubia Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Rubia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, current letter grade or grade pending card not posted has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Rubia Restaurant.

How does La Rubia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Rubia Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Rubia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Rubia Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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