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MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI

160 EAST 28 STREET · Manhattan, NY 10016

Bangladeshi

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports Grade pending for MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI.

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Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade pending
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
27
Grade date
Recorded citations
5
Marked critical
3

Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Recorded violations

  • 02BCritical

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04JCritical

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • 04MCritical

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10GNot Critical

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

NYC’s active-permit dataset publishes a limited history, generally up to three years before the most recent inspection.

Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
43
Recorded citations
9
Marked critical
5

Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Recorded violations

  • 04ACritical

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04HCritical

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 04LCritical

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 06DCritical

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10BNot Critical

    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.

  • 10FNot 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.

  • 10GNot Critical

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Cycle Inspection / Reopening InspectionGrade pending after reopening
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade pending after reopening
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violation points
11
Grade date
Recorded citations
3
Marked critical
1

Reported action
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

Recorded violations

  • 04MCritical

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10BNot Critical

    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.

Cycle Inspection / Reopening InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violation points
18
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
2

Reported action
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

Recorded violations

  • 04MCritical

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10FNot 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.

Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
116
Recorded citations
11
Marked critical
10

Reported action
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Recorded violations

  • 02BCritical

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02GCritical

    Cold 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.

  • 04ACritical

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04HCritical

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 04MCritical

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 05DCritical

    No 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.

  • 05FCritical

    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 06ECritical

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade C
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade C
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
69
Grade date
Recorded citations
10
Marked critical
8

Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Recorded violations

  • 02BCritical

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04ACritical

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04JCritical

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 05DCritical

    No 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.

  • 06ACritical

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 06DCritical

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 09ENot Critical

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
20
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
2

Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Recorded violations

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10FNot 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.

Cycle Inspection / Reopening InspectionGrade C
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade C
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violation points
4
Grade date
Recorded citations
2
Marked critical
0

Reported action
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

Recorded violations

  • 08CNot Critical

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 10FNot 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.

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
50
Recorded citations
8
Marked critical
6

Reported action
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Recorded violations

  • 02BCritical

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02GCritical

    Cold 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.

  • 04ACritical

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 05DCritical

    No 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.

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10BNot Critical

    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.

Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
85
Recorded citations
11
Marked critical
7

Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Recorded violations

  • 02BCritical

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02GCritical

    Cold 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.

  • 04ACritical

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04ECritical

    Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

  • 04JCritical

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 08CNot Critical

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 10BNot Critical

    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.

  • 28-06Not Critical

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening InspectionGrade pending after reopening
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade pending after reopening
Inspection type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violation points
0
Grade date
Recorded citations
0
Marked critical
0

Reported action
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violation points
47
Recorded citations
5
Marked critical
4

Reported action
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Recorded violations

  • 04MCritical

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 04NCritical

    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.

  • 05FCritical

    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

  • 06CCritical

    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.

  • 08ANot Critical

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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How results compare in ZIP 10016

319 of 355 establishments with a reported letter grade in this ZIP are graded A.

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