300 West 114 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026
(212) 864-7777
Current Inspection Grade: N
At A Glance
Melba's has an average score of 10 from 1 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Melba's consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
01/18/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 10 | A
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
01/18/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
03/10/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- (Critical) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
- (Critical) Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
03/10/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Current letter grade sign not posted.
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