Mela's Cafe

NYC Health Dept

1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 25 points (Jul 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 18

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 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

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 Chemical Safety

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

JUL 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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 Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

MAY 30

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Sanitation

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

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.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Food Temperature

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEP 25

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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