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Melba's

American · 300 West 114 Street · Manhattan 10026

Not yet graded

Inspection history

2026-01-30 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 Not yet graded

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—
10FNon-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 underneath the unit.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2026-01-30 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“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.—

2024-09-18 · Trans Fat / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-02The 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.—

2024-09-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 42

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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 during active necessary preparation.Critical
02HAfter 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 less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 2 inspections: 2026-01-30, 2024-09-18

At this address

GRADE B

3 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

300 West 114 Street

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