Grade BBangladeshi

Meem Spicy Grocery And Deli

160 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, 10016

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Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 6, 2026	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Mar 24, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (5 critical)
Dec 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 9, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Oct 14, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (10 critical)
Aug 7, 2025	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	10 (8 critical)
Apr 3, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Oct 4, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	2
Sep 30, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	8 (6 critical)
Sep 12, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (7 critical)
Sep 19, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	0
Sep 15, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Sep 6, 2023	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	2
Jul 27, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	14 (8 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

11×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
9×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
6×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
6×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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