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SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE health grade & inspection history
139 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
44
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 2% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 32 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 27, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 27, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 03CCritical violation
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE inspection history
18 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | 20 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| May 27, 2026 | — | 44 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | 26 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 14, 2025 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 14, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 8, 2023 | — | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| Oct 16, 2023 | C | 50 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 6 inspections
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.
- 08ARecorded in 4 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04MRecorded in 3 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE on the map
Common questions
SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated May 27, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 44 violation points.
When was SALT AND PEPPER RESTAURANT & CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 27, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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