SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

MELA'S CAFE.

BEAT. 67/100

1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected July 14, 2025 · passed with conditions

7 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORSanitation
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
MAY 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPlumbing & 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
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CRITICALFood 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
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
SEP 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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