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D.Salam African Cuisine

89 Canal Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
African
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, D.Salam African Cuisine has four inspections in the public record. D.Salam African Cuisine was last inspected on May 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
06C
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.
05D
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.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
64
Mar 20, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Feb 26, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
41
Dec 10, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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.
06C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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.
10F
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D.Salam African Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D.Salam African Cuisine on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D.Salam African Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at D.Salam African Cuisine.

How does D.Salam African Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

D.Salam African Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has D.Salam African Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at D.Salam African Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at D.Salam African Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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