RUTA OAXACA in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Feb 6, 2025
📍 138 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201  ·  🍽️ Mexican  ·  🚇 Borough Hall, Jay Street-MetroTech
Overview

Ruta Oaxaca in Downtown Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The Mexican restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections since 2024, with no emergency closures on record.

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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection

RUTA OAXACA in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)

GRADE A Feb 6, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Violations: 08B
Dec 26, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations: 05D 08A 04L 04A
May 2, 2024 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potenti...
Violations: 04L 08A 04K 06C 02G 19-07
May 2, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. 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...
Violations: 19-07 02G
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RUTA OAXACA in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was RUTA OAXACA last inspected?
RUTA OAXACA was last inspected on February 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
What is RUTA OAXACA's current health grade?
RUTA OAXACA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has RUTA OAXACA had?
RUTA OAXACA has 4 health inspections on record from May 2024 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at RUTA OAXACA?
The worst inspection score recorded at RUTA OAXACA was 31 points on December 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has RUTA OAXACA ever received a Grade C?
No. RUTA OAXACA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.