Salma
351 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 5, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 5, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 76 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
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