NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50113280 · Lebanese
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.
- Mar 5, 202512ACycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10DMechanical 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
1 critical citation this visit - Mar 14, 20248CCycle Inspection / Reopening InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 10FNon-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.
- Mar 13, 202438Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2 critical citations this visit - Mar 13, 202337Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 05DcriticalNo 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.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06EcriticalSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 04JcriticalProperly 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
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card