Spanish · Bronx
Mela's Cafe
1735 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-2181
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
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B
DOH SANITARY GRADE
14–27 Points · Re-inspection Required
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #41564778
25
Violation Points
6
Critical Violations
14
Total Citations
2025-07-14
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
Code 08A 2025-07-14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Code 08C 2025-07-14
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06D 2025-07-14
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 02B 2025-07-14
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04L 2025-07-14
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Code 10F 2025-07-14
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 underneath the unit.
Code 10G 2025-05-30
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Code 08A 2025-05-30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Code 10B 2025-05-30
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04L 2025-05-30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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