A
American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
SALT & PEPPER GOURMET health grade & inspection history
10 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 20% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 3 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Mar 11, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 11, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical 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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
SALT & PEPPER GOURMET inspection history
14 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 14, 2024 | B | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 14, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| May 29, 2024 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 29, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 20, 2023 | — | 27 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Jan 6, 2023 | C | 40 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Dec 21, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 21, 2022 | — | 30 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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.
- 02GRecorded in 4 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.
- 06DRecorded in 4 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 4 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.
- 06CRecorded in 4 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Official location
SALT & PEPPER GOURMET on the map
Common questions
SALT & PEPPER GOURMET inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SALT & PEPPER GOURMET?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 11, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was SALT & PEPPER GOURMET last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 11, 2025.
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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