Mermelstein Caterers

351 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mermelstein Caterers has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three 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.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Nov 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04M

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

06D

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

04L

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mermelstein Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mermelstein Caterers on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mermelstein Caterers?

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 Mermelstein Caterers.

How does Mermelstein Caterers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mermelstein Caterers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mermelstein Caterers's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mermelstein Caterers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mermelstein Caterers 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 Mermelstein Caterers inspected?

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

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