El Meson II Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 3517 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031
Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
31
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 0
El Meson II Restaurant currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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 less within 4 additional hours.
- 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Aug 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Dec 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Meson II Restaurant has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and August 2025. Its latest score was 31, slightly higher than its August 2025 score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Meson II Restaurant's latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Meson II Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Meson II Restaurant currently has a C grade.
When was El Meson II Restaurant last inspected?
El Meson II Restaurant was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was El Meson II Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Meson II Restaurant's latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did El Meson II Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Meson II Restaurant had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Meson II Restaurant located?
El Meson II Restaurant is located at 3517 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10031.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50143599
Last updated: July 3, 2026