Summer Salt

275 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Summer Salt has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Summer Salt's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
67
Jun 24, 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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Feb 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Summer Salt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Summer Salt on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Summer Salt?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Summer Salt.

How does Summer Salt compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Summer Salt most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Summer Salt's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Summer 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 Summer Salt inspected?

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