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Little Rubys Cafe

225 WEST 4 STREET, Manhattan, 10014

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 10, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 10, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 24, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Dec 3, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Nov 22, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 19, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 24 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.

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