Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Sama'za currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 6, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 6, 2026
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sama'za received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 11.
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.
Sama'za's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sama'za's current NYC health grade?
Sama'za currently has a A grade.
When was Sama'za last inspected?
Sama'za was last inspected on May 6, 2026.
What was Sama'za's latest inspection score?
Sama'za's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Sama'za have in its latest inspection?
Sama'za had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sama'za located?
Sama'za is located at 370 West 51st Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50182334
Last updated: July 3, 2026