MERCATO in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026
📍 352 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Mercato in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Italian restaurant has 4 inspections on record dating back to 2022, with mixed results including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection
MERCATO in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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
Jul 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of foo...
GRADE B
Nov 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Oct 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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MERCATO in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MERCATO last inspected?
- MERCATO was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MERCATO's current health grade?
- MERCATO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MERCATO had?
- MERCATO has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MERCATO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MERCATO was 27 points on July 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MERCATO ever received a Grade C?
- No. MERCATO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.