Rubirosa
235 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 21 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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