EL MESON II RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 3517 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10031 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Meson II Restaurant in Hamilton Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 5 across 10 inspections recorded between 2024 and 2026, including 1 Grade B result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
EL MESON II RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Emergency Closures (2)
EL MESON II RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-fo...
Feb 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Sep 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE Z
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 110
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.
Establishment is not f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 110
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.
Filth flies or food/re...
Dec 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 im...
GRADE B
Mar 26, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 li...
Feb 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or f...
Feb 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
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EL MESON II RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MESON II RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL MESON II RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 31 points.
- What is EL MESON II RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL MESON II RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL MESON II RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- EL MESON II RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL MESON II RESTAURANT had?
- EL MESON II RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from February 2024 through April 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MESON II RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MESON II RESTAURANT was 110 points on August 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.