Salad Box

44 Park Place, Manhattan, NY 10007

American

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Salad Box appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Salad Box on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Jun 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

10F

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Jan 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10B

Sep 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Jan 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salad Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salad Box on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salad Box?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salad Box.

How does Salad Box compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Salad Box most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Salad Box's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salad Box means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Salad Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salad Box is inspected around two times per year on average.

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