El Mero Mero
35-57 38 STREET, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 13, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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