What is Safari's health inspection score?

Safari has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Safari last inspected?

Safari was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Safari have?

Safari has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Safari safe to eat at?

Safari has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Safari serve?

Safari serves African cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Safari

Name: Safari
Address: 55 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10026
Rating: 70

55 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Good

African•Manhattan

Ranked #632 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 81% of african restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Feb 19, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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55 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10026

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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