El Mero Mero

35-57 38 Street, Queens, NY 11101
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Mero Mero has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Mero Mero was last inspected on Dec 19, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Jan 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
May 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing; or rop foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mero Mero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mero Mero on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mero Mero?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Mero Mero.

How does El Mero Mero compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Mero Mero most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has El Mero Mero's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mero Mero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Mero Mero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mero Mero is inspected around two times per year on average.