SEA SALT in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 1123 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Sea Salt in Lenox Hill/Roosevelt Island holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade A on one prior inspection, though its most recent score of 25 points resulted in the current Grade Z designation.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SEA SALT in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Raw, cooked or p...
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamin...
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Apr 1, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
May 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Personal cleanliness i...
May 23, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
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SEA SALT in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SEA SALT last inspected?
- SEA SALT was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is SEA SALT's current health grade?
- SEA SALT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has SEA SALT had?
- SEA SALT has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SEA SALT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SEA SALT was 38 points on September 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SEA SALT ever received a Grade C?
- No. SEA SALT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.