Merrion Square

1840 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
American
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Merrion Square has been inspected three times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

Merrion Square's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
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
58
Mar 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merrion Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merrion Square on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merrion Square?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Merrion Square.

How does Merrion Square compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Merrion Square most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Merrion Square's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Merrion Square 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 Merrion Square 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 Merrion Square inspected?

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