Mediterranean · New York City, NY
231 Malcolm X Boulevard
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Official score: 18 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source