SALMA in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2025
Overview
Salma, a Lebanese restaurant in the East Village, has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points from its most recent inspection in 2025, though its inspection history shows 1 prior Grade C result across 5 total inspections on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SALMA in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
SALMA in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, o...
GRADE C
Mar 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 f...
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SALMA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SALMA last inspected?
- SALMA was last inspected on March 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SALMA's current health grade?
- SALMA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SALMA been closed by NYC Health?
- SALMA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SALMA had?
- SALMA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SALMA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SALMA was 38 points on March 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.