Bar Mercer

25 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Bar Mercer has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Bar Mercer scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Apr 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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.
02G
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Mercer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Mercer on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Mercer?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Mercer.

How does Bar Mercer compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar Mercer most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar Mercer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Mercer have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bar Mercer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bar Mercer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Mercer is inspected roughly once per year on average.