MONTEREY in New York, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 03/26/25

New York, NY - Health inspectors documented violations at MONTEREY during a routine inspection conducted on 03/26/2025.

Located at 37 EAST 50 STREET in the Midtown East area, the establishment serves the local community. The Midtown East neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to physical facilities. Inspectors documented: Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.

The second violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 03/26/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.