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MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI
160 EAST 28 STREET Manhattan NY 10016
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 27
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-05-06; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-05-06), including 3 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-05-06: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical: 04J — 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.
- Critical: 04M — Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Not Critical: 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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