Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
19
Last inspection
April 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 3
The Ripple Room currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 7, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
April 7, 2026
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Ripple Room does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
The Ripple Room's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ripple Room's current NYC health grade?
The Ripple Room currently has a N grade.
When was The Ripple Room last inspected?
The Ripple Room was last inspected on April 7, 2026.
What was The Ripple Room's latest inspection score?
The Ripple Room's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did The Ripple Room have in its latest inspection?
The Ripple Room had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Ripple Room located?
The Ripple Room is located at 183 Bowery in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50170700
Last updated: July 3, 2026