APR 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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EL MESON II RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 57/100
3517 BROADWAY · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed with conditions
16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dur
FEB 172026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
DEC 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 liq
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 under
MAR 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 liq
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FEB 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 liq
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 food operations.
FEB 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
“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.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →