Sea Salt

1123 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Sea Salt stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
61
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
58
Apr 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
May 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sea Salt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sea Salt on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sea Salt?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sea Salt.

How does Sea Salt compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sea Salt most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sea Salt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sea Salt have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sea Salt 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 Sea Salt inspected?

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