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RUTH
665 FLATBUSH AVENUE Brooklyn NY 11225
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 24
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-17; refreshed 2026-10-10. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-17), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-09-17: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 24. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Critical: 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Not Critical: 10B — 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.
- Not Critical: 10F — Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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