Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
May 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 0
El Mero Mero currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
May 13, 2026
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Mero Mero received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a 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.
El Mero Mero's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mero Mero's current NYC health grade?
El Mero Mero does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Mero Mero last inspected?
El Mero Mero was last inspected on May 13, 2026.
What was El Mero Mero's latest inspection score?
El Mero Mero's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did El Mero Mero have in its latest inspection?
El Mero Mero had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Mero Mero located?
El Mero Mero is located at 35-57 38th Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50060722
Last updated: June 26, 2026