Bar Mercer
25 WEST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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