El Meson Restaurant

3815 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at El Meson Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. El Meson Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

El Meson Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Apr 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Apr 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

10F

Jul 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Meson Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Meson Restaurant on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Meson Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Meson Restaurant.

How does El Meson Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Meson Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Meson Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Meson Restaurant 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 Meson Restaurant inspected?

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

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