Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
LA Mela currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 25, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 25, 2025
- Date
- November 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 29, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Mela has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 4.
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.
LA Mela's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Mela's current NYC health grade?
LA Mela currently has a A grade.
When was LA Mela last inspected?
LA Mela was last inspected on November 25, 2025.
What was LA Mela's latest inspection score?
LA Mela's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did LA Mela have in its latest inspection?
LA Mela had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Mela located?
LA Mela is located at 167 Mulberry Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 40384188
Last updated: June 26, 2026