The Mercury Lounge
217 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 6, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 24 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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