MELBA'S.

NYC Health Dept

300 WEST 114 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet graded; inspected Jan 2026. Pest Activity cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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

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

Critical Other

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

JAN 30

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

SEP 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or

Critical Other

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

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Critical Other

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

SEP 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Chemical Safety

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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