Mediterranean · 208 1 Avenue · Manhattan 10009
A Grade A posted 2025-02-11. The most recent inspection (2026-09-15) scored 54 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-09-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 54
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 06A | 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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | Critical |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 06G | HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. | Critical |
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
| 09E | Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2026-09-15 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 18-11 | Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection | — |
| 28-04 | Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department | — |
2025-02-11 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-10-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
GRADE D
2 open HPD violations — 1 class C
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208 1 Avenue