Mazaar Lounge

137 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Mazaar Lounge, the earliest from 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jul 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Mar 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sep 8, 2021

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mazaar Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mazaar Lounge on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mazaar Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mazaar Lounge.

How does Mazaar Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mazaar Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mazaar Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mazaar Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mazaar Lounge 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 Mazaar Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mazaar Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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