Mercato

352 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Mercato appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
74
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
52
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercato on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercato?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mercato.

How does Mercato compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Mercato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mercato have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mercato 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 Mercato inspected?

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