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Seafood · Midtown-Times Square
MERMAID OYSTER BAR health grade & inspection history
127 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
19
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 17% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 8 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 21, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 21, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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
- 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.
Score trend
MERMAID OYSTER BAR inspection history
10 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | 19 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 23, 2024 | A | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | 0 | 0 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection |
Official location
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Common questions
MERMAID OYSTER BAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MERMAID OYSTER BAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 23, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 19 violation points.
When was MERMAID OYSTER BAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 21, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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