Merilia Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 64-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
52
Last inspection
June 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
43 / 9
Merilia Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 2, 2026 found 10 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 52 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 2, 2026
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 52
- Critical points
- 43
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 10 (6 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Merilia Cafe does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Merilia Cafe's latest score: 52
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merilia Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Merilia Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Merilia Cafe last inspected?
Merilia Cafe was last inspected on June 2, 2026.
What was Merilia Cafe's latest inspection score?
Merilia Cafe's latest inspection score was 52 points.
How many violations did Merilia Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Merilia Cafe had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Merilia Cafe located?
Merilia Cafe is located at 64-16 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NY 11377.
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: 50179827
Last updated: July 3, 2026