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Little Rubys Cafe

225 West 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Australian
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Little Rubys Cafe has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Dec 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
67
Nov 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Oct 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Rubys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Rubys Cafe on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Rubys Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Rubys Cafe.

How does Little Rubys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Little Rubys Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Little Rubys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Rubys Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Rubys Cafe 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 Little Rubys Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Rubys Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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