Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
22
Last inspection
September 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 2
Mala Project currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 8, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Cold 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 8, 2025
- Date
- September 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mala Project received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2024 with a score of 59.
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.
Mala Project's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mala Project's current NYC health grade?
Mala Project currently has a Z grade.
When was Mala Project last inspected?
Mala Project was last inspected on September 8, 2025.
What was Mala Project's latest inspection score?
Mala Project's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Mala Project have in its latest inspection?
Mala Project had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Mala Project located?
Mala Project is located at 41 West 46th Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50072791
Last updated: June 26, 2026