Meem Spicy Grocery and Deli
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
39
Score
During an inspection on March 24, 2026, MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI in Manhattan, NY, was cited for 5 critical and 4 minor violations, including issues with sanitization, equipment maintenance, and the presence of pests. The facility has received high-risk designations in the majority of its 13 recorded inspections.
13
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
39
Dec 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
10 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
21
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
27
Apr 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Oct 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
37
Sep 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
29
Sep 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Sep 6, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
22
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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.
10F
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.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Critical
Not Critical
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