Mercer Food Hall

181 Mercer Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mercer Food Hall has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Nov 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Feb 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercer Food Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercer Food Hall on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercer Food Hall?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mercer Food Hall.

How does Mercer Food Hall compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mercer Food Hall most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mercer Food Hall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mercer Food Hall have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mercer Food Hall 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 Mercer Food Hall inspected?

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