MEZEH in Financial District Battery Park City
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
Overview
Mezeh in Battery Park City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. However, the restaurant has experienced 2 emergency closures since 2024 across 11 inspections on record, and has received 1 Grade C result during this period, indicating inconsistent compliance with health code standards.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MEZEH in Financial District Battery Park City: Emergency Closures (2)
MEZEH in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Jan 15, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Jan 15, 2026
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Violations:
16-04
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Oct 1, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 9, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 57
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not k...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 9, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 57
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sep 9, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Aug 14, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Document issued by the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department reproduced or altered. False, untrue or misleading statement or document made to, submitted or filed with the Department
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies o...
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Jul 12, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or ...
Jul 12, 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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation,...
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MEZEH in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEZEH last inspected?
- MEZEH was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is MEZEH's current health grade?
- MEZEH currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MEZEH been closed by NYC Health?
- MEZEH 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 MEZEH had?
- MEZEH has 11 health inspections on record from July 2024 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEZEH?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEZEH was 72 points on July 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.