Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer

66 Hudson Blvd East, Manhattan, NY 10001

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Apr 4, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Feb 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

04A

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

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

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

06D

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

“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

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

19-06

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer?

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 Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer.

How does Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mezze Barista Bar @ Pfizer have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Pfizer Cafe

66 Hudson Blvd East

Score: 58 — Medium Risk

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