American · 45 Mercer Street · Manhattan 10013
A Grade A posted 2025-10-06. The most recent inspection (2026-07-01) scored 36 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-07-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 36
| 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 |
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 09A | Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE | — |
2025-10-06 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2025-07-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31
| 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 |
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | Critical |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2024-11-20 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 27 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-11-20 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-04 | “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. | — |
| 28-03 | Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device. | — |
2024-01-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-11-20
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-07-01
GRADE C
1 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Pet/Animal) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
45 Mercer Street