Salt + Charcoal

171 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Salt + Charcoal has been inspected three times since 2023. Salt + Charcoal was last inspected on Mar 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around seven violations found each time.

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Salt + Charcoal on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
52
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
45
Apr 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.
20-06
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt + Charcoal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt + Charcoal on file is from Mar 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt + Charcoal?

Across the inspection record, current letter grade or grade pending card not posted has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salt + Charcoal.

How does Salt + Charcoal compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Salt + Charcoal most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Salt + Charcoal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Salt + Charcoal have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Salt + Charcoal means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Salt + Charcoal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salt + Charcoal is inspected roughly once per year on average.