Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Blue Ruin currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 27, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
March 27, 2025
- Date
- March 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue Ruin's most recent graded inspection in March 2025 was a A, after a B in May 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Blue Ruin's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ruin's current NYC health grade?
Blue Ruin currently has a A grade.
When was Blue Ruin last inspected?
Blue Ruin was last inspected on March 27, 2025.
What was Blue Ruin's latest inspection score?
Blue Ruin's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Blue Ruin have in its latest inspection?
Blue Ruin had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Blue Ruin located?
Blue Ruin is located at 538 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41403323
Last updated: June 26, 2026