AMY RUTH'S in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026
📍 113 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ Soul Food
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Amy Ruth's in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The soul food restaurant has maintained Grade A on 3 of 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
AMY RUTH'S in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Aug 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
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AMY RUTH'S in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AMY RUTH'S last inspected?
- AMY RUTH'S was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is AMY RUTH'S's current health grade?
- AMY RUTH'S currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AMY RUTH'S had?
- AMY RUTH'S has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AMY RUTH'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AMY RUTH'S was 36 points on August 3, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AMY RUTH'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. AMY RUTH'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.