EL MERO MERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 19, 2024
📍 35-57 38 STREET, Queens, NY 11101 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Mero Mero in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL MERO MERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Jan 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food op...
GRADE A
Nov 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equ...
May 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Live roaches present in faci...
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EL MERO MERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MERO MERO last inspected?
- EL MERO MERO was last inspected on December 19, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL MERO MERO's current health grade?
- EL MERO MERO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL MERO MERO had?
- EL MERO MERO has 4 health inspections on record from May 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MERO MERO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MERO MERO was 22 points on January 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL MERO MERO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL MERO MERO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.