MALA PROJECT.

NYC Health Dept

245 EAST 53 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Jun 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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 Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

AUG 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Sanitation

JUL 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

Critical Pest Activity

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 fl

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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