Merguez & Frites

40-06 25 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Merguez & Frites, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

09C

Oct 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

04L

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Apr 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

02B

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Sep 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

04N

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merguez & Frites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merguez & Frites on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merguez & Frites?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Merguez & Frites.

How does Merguez & Frites compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Merguez & Frites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Merguez & Frites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Merguez & Frites have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merguez & Frites 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 Merguez & Frites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merguez & Frites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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