BLUE RUIN in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 27, 2025
📍 538 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Blue Ruin in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The American restaurant has maintained Grade A on 2 of its 5 inspections since 2022, with one Grade B result and no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BLUE RUIN in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
GRADE B
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitiz...
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food worker/food vendor does not use ute...
Mar 28, 2022
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted
Ashtrays in smoke-free area
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facilit...
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Ashtrays in smoke-free area
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BLUE RUIN in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE RUIN last inspected?
- BLUE RUIN was last inspected on March 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is BLUE RUIN's current health grade?
- BLUE RUIN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLUE RUIN had?
- BLUE RUIN has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE RUIN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE RUIN was 34 points on May 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE RUIN ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE RUIN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.