Melba's
300 WEST 114 STREET, 10026
American
2128647777
NScore: 22
Last inspected: January 30, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
January 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
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.
September 18, 2024
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
September 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 42
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.