New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at Salad Don on 07/29/2025 identified food safety violations.
Located in the heart of Lower East Side, Salad Don operates from a prominent location at 88 Essex Street Manhattan Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Health department documentation states: "06. Contract with a pest management professional not in place." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to Food Safety Modernization Act, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Salad Don swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| GRADE | N |
| CAMIS | 50161809 |
| ZIPCODE | 10002 |
| Longitude | -73.988402066414 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| STREET | ESSEX STREET |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 01 |
| BIN | 1090554 |
| Latitude | 40.718140053728 |
| NTA | MN27 |
| Census Tract | 001800 |
| DBA | SALAD DON |
| Community Board | 103 |
| BUILDING | 88 |
| SCORE | 32 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/29/2025 |
| PHONE | 9174121794 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Salads |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| BBL | 1003527501 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 08A; 06F; 04N; 04L; 04H; 06C; 28-06 |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 06F: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry; or in a sanitizing solution; between uses. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 06C: 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. || 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. |
This inspection was conducted on July 29, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 06F: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 06C: 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. | 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
