Mezcali

83 Maiden Lane, Manhattan, NY 10038

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Mezcali has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, three this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Mezcali scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

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

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

Jun 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

May 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06D

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

02B

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

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

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezcali last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezcali on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezcali?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mezcali.

How does Mezcali compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Mezcali's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mezcali means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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