Sam's Deli

30 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sam's Deli appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sam's Deli on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
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
Apr 9, 2024
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
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
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
78
Apr 11, 2023
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Deli on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sam's Deli.

How does Sam's Deli compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sam's Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sam's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's Deli 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 Sam's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.