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American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
The Rutherord health grade & inspection history
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10119
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 18, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 18, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 18, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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.
Score trend
The Rutherord inspection history
46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | 56 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 15, 2022 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 25, 2022 | — | 18 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Official location
The Rutherord on the map
Common questions
The Rutherord inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for The Rutherord?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 18, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was The Rutherord last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 18, 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.
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