Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Meet the Meat currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 22, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 22, 2026
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Meet the Meat has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and May 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 5.
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.
Meet the Meat's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meet the Meat's current NYC health grade?
Meet the Meat currently has a A grade.
When was Meet the Meat last inspected?
Meet the Meat was last inspected on January 22, 2026.
What was Meet the Meat's latest inspection score?
Meet the Meat's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Meet the Meat have in its latest inspection?
Meet the Meat had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Meet the Meat located?
Meet the Meat is located at 23-92 21st Street in Queens, NY 11105.
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: 50037438
Last updated: June 26, 2026