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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50113280 · Lebanese
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SALMA

351 EAST 12 STREET Manhattan 10003
9178168856
6.2/10
Mixed record
A
Top marks
Score 0–13 · cleanest tier
This Manhattan Lebanese spot rebounded to an A in March 2025 after a 2024 inspection that flagged mice and contamination risks.
Current score
12
Grade posted Mar 5, 2025
Last inspected
Mar 5, 2025
Inspections on file
4
14 total violations
Critical violations
8
across all time

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Mar 5, 2025
    12
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 10D
      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.
    • 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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    1 critical citation this visit
  2. Mar 14, 2024
    8
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
    Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  3. Mar 13, 2024
    38
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 06C
      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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    2 critical citations this visit
  4. Mar 13, 2023
    37
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 08C
      Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    • 05D
      critical
      No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
    • 06C
      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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 06E
      critical
      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
    5 critical citations this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card