Mercy Cafe
1200 WATERS PLACE, Bronx, 10461
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 18, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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