SAMI & SUSU in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025
📍 190 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
Sami & Susu on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the Mediterranean restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SAMI & SUSU in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Wiping cloths not stor...
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
Jul 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 unde...
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SAMI & SUSU in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAMI & SUSU last inspected?
- SAMI & SUSU was last inspected on August 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SAMI & SUSU's current health grade?
- SAMI & SUSU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAMI & SUSU had?
- SAMI & SUSU has 4 health inspections on record from July 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAMI & SUSU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAMI & SUSU was 28 points on July 25, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAMI & SUSU ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAMI & SUSU has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.