Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Mother's Ruin currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 6, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Latest Inspection Details
November 6, 2025
- Date
- November 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mother's Ruin has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 12.
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.
Mother's Ruin's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother's Ruin's current NYC health grade?
Mother's Ruin currently has a A grade.
When was Mother's Ruin last inspected?
Mother's Ruin was last inspected on November 6, 2025.
What was Mother's Ruin's latest inspection score?
Mother's Ruin's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Mother's Ruin have in its latest inspection?
Mother's Ruin had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Mother's Ruin located?
Mother's Ruin is located at 18 Spring Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 41005098
Last updated: June 26, 2026