Sapphire 39

20 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sapphire 39 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Sapphire 39 was last inspected on Nov 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Sapphire 39 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Jan 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sapphire 39 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sapphire 39 on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sapphire 39 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sapphire 39 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sapphire 39's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sapphire 39 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 Sapphire 39 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.