Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Ruby's Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 10, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Latest Inspection Details
April 10, 2025
- Date
- April 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ruby's Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 11.
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.
Ruby's Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Ruby's Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Ruby's Cafe last inspected?
Ruby's Cafe was last inspected on April 10, 2025.
What was Ruby's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Ruby's Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Ruby's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Ruby's Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Ruby's Cafe located?
Ruby's Cafe is located at 442 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 50053072
Last updated: June 26, 2026