Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
25
Last inspection
July 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 6
Mela's Cafe currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 14, 2025 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
July 14, 2025
- Date
- July 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mela's Cafe's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a B, after a A in September 2023.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Mela's Cafe's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mela's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Mela's Cafe currently has a B grade.
When was Mela's Cafe last inspected?
Mela's Cafe was last inspected on July 14, 2025.
What was Mela's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Mela's Cafe's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Mela's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Mela's Cafe had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Mela's Cafe located?
Mela's Cafe is located at 1735 Washington Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10457.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41564778
Last updated: June 26, 2026