SAPPHIRE 39 in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 1, 2025
📍 20 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Sapphire 39 in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SAPPHIRE 39 in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Nov 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
GRADE A
Nov 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
GRADE C
Jan 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 48
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Personal c...
Jan 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
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SAPPHIRE 39 in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAPPHIRE 39 last inspected?
- SAPPHIRE 39 was last inspected on November 1, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is SAPPHIRE 39's current health grade?
- SAPPHIRE 39 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAPPHIRE 39 had?
- SAPPHIRE 39 has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAPPHIRE 39?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAPPHIRE 39 was 48 points on January 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAPPHIRE 39 ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. SAPPHIRE 39 has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.