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American · Midtown-Times Square
SAPPHIRE 39 health grade & inspection history
20 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 1, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 1, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 1, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Score trend
SAPPHIRE 39 inspection history
35 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 1, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 28, 2023 | C | 48 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 28, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
Official location
SAPPHIRE 39 on the map
Common questions
SAPPHIRE 39 inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SAPPHIRE 39?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 1, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was SAPPHIRE 39 last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 1, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
Nearby inspection profiles
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