Mezamix Shawarma

751 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Mezamix Shawarma appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Mezamix Shawarma on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Aug 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
52
Apr 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezamix Shawarma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezamix Shawarma on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezamix Shawarma?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mezamix Shawarma.

How does Mezamix Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mezamix Shawarma most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mezamix Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mezamix Shawarma have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mezamix Shawarma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.