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MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI

160 EAST 28 STREET, New York, NY 10016/Bangladeshi

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

33/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

18

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

27 total

pest
1348%
contamination
622%
chemical
27%
facility
27%
temperature
27%
other
14%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

No one in charge of the kitchen has passed the required food safety certification course.

Code 04A

CriticalPest

There are mice living in or moving through the restaurant.

Code 04L

CriticalContamination

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Code 04H

CriticalContamination

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Code 06D

CriticalPest

The restaurant has a fly problem, including common houseflies, fruit flies, or drain flies, in areas where food is stored or prepared.

Code 04N

MinorChemical

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Code 10G

MinorFacility

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.

Code 10B

MinorPest

There were areas in the restaurant where pests could hide or breed, such as clutter, gaps, or unsealed openings.

Code 08A

MinorContamination

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.

Code 10F

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.