MALA HOUSE.

NYC Health Dept

22 EAST 21 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 11 points (Feb 2025).

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Food Temperature
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme h
Not Critical Other
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
FEB 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Other
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 dispen
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
NOV 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
AUG 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Facility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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