D.salam African Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
African · 89 Canal Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
May 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 7
D.salam African Cuisine currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 5, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 5, 2025
- Date
- May 5, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
D.salam African Cuisine does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
D.salam African Cuisine's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.salam African Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
D.salam African Cuisine does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was D.salam African Cuisine last inspected?
D.salam African Cuisine was last inspected on May 5, 2025.
What was D.salam African Cuisine's latest inspection score?
D.salam African Cuisine's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did D.salam African Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
D.salam African Cuisine had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is D.salam African Cuisine located?
D.salam African Cuisine is located at 89 Canal Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50160466
Last updated: July 3, 2026