Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
December 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Sal's Deli currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
December 2, 2025
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 2, 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).
Apr 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sal's Deli has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its September 2024 score of 12.
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.
Sal's Deli's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sal's Deli's current NYC health grade?
Sal's Deli currently has a A grade.
When was Sal's Deli last inspected?
Sal's Deli was last inspected on December 2, 2025.
What was Sal's Deli's latest inspection score?
Sal's Deli's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Sal's Deli have in its latest inspection?
Sal's Deli had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sal's Deli located?
Sal's Deli is located at 129-08 20th Avenue in Queens, NY 11356.
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: 40361618
Last updated: June 26, 2026