The Mercury Lounge Health Inspection Grade

American · 217 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

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A

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

13

Last inspection

November 6, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

8 / 5

The Mercury Lounge currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 6, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.

Latest Violations

1 critical · 2 non-critical

Critical

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

Non-Critical

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

Latest Inspection Details

November 6, 2025
Date
November 6, 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

2 inspections

Nov 6, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
3 Violations
1 Critical2 Non-Critical

May 21, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
1 Violation
1 Critical

Grade Trend

The Mercury Lounge has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 7.

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.

The Mercury Lounge's latest score: 13

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mercury Lounge's current NYC health grade?

The Mercury Lounge currently has a A grade.

When was The Mercury Lounge last inspected?

The Mercury Lounge was last inspected on November 6, 2025.

What was The Mercury Lounge's latest inspection score?

The Mercury Lounge's latest inspection score was 13 points.

How many violations did The Mercury Lounge have in its latest inspection?

The Mercury Lounge had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.

Where is The Mercury Lounge located?

The Mercury Lounge is located at 217 East Houston Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.

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: 40397700
Last updated: June 26, 2026