Saltwater Coffee

345 East 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Saltwater Coffee has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Saltwater Coffee's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Aug 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltwater Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltwater Coffee on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltwater Coffee?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saltwater Coffee.

How does Saltwater Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Saltwater Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Saltwater Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Saltwater Coffee have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saltwater Coffee 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 Saltwater Coffee inspected?

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