The Rutherord
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, 10119
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 18, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA 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.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 20 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 24 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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