What is D.salam African Cuisine's health inspection score?

D.salam African Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D.salam African Cuisine last inspected?

D.salam African Cuisine was last inspected on May 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D.salam African Cuisine have?

D.salam African Cuisine has 5 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D.salam African Cuisine safe to eat at?

D.salam African Cuisine has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does D.salam African Cuisine serve?

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

Official Health Record

D.salam African Cuisine

Name: D.salam African Cuisine
Address: 89 CANAL STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 53

89 CANAL STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

African•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 70% of african restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 5, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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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89 CANAL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

May 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High3 Med

5 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05DNo 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.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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