Saltwater Coffee Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 345 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Saltwater Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 10, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
December 10, 2025
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Saltwater Coffee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Saltwater Coffee's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saltwater Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Saltwater Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Saltwater Coffee last inspected?
Saltwater Coffee was last inspected on December 10, 2025.
What was Saltwater Coffee's latest inspection score?
Saltwater Coffee's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Saltwater Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Saltwater Coffee had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Saltwater Coffee located?
Saltwater Coffee is located at 345 East 12th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50068193
Last updated: June 26, 2026