Grade ASoul FoodNo recent inspection

Amy Ruth’s Downtown

39 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan, 10011

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Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).

Last inspected Jun 12, 2025 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 12, 2025	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection	4 (1 critical)
Apr 9, 2025	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	10 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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