MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI in Gramercy
⚠️ This facility has been closed 11 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 160 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
Overview
MEEM Spicy Grocery and Deli in Gramercy has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 11 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, with a score of 11 points. Across 20 inspections from 2023 to 2026, the establishment has received 2 Grade C results, with no Grade A or B ratings on record.
20
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
11
Closures
MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI in Gramercy: Emergency Closures (11)
MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (20 records)
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
✅ REOPENED
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is...
✅ REOPENED
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is...
✅ REOPENED
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 116
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 116
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE C
Aug 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 69
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 accepta...
Apr 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE C
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
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 accepta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 85
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Reco...
GRADE P
Sep 19, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 47
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 47
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the Department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Violations:
18-13
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 138
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 138
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated...
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MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI last inspected?
- MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 43 points.
- What is MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI's current health grade?
- MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI been closed by NYC Health?
- MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 11 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI had?
- MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI has 20 health inspections on record from July 2023 through March 2026. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI was 138 points on July 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.