Safari

55 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
African
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Safari three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Sep 10, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Feb 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safari on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safari?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safari.

How does Safari compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Safari most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Safari's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Safari have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Safari inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safari is inspected roughly once per year on average.