Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Mala Project currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 13, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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
January 13, 2025
- Date
- January 13, 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
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mala Project has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score was 12, lower than its May 2023 score of 13.
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: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mala Project's current NYC health grade?
Mala Project currently has a A grade.
When was Mala Project last inspected?
Mala Project was last inspected on January 13, 2025.
What was Mala Project's latest inspection score?
Mala Project's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Mala Project have in its latest inspection?
Mala Project had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Mala Project located?
Mala Project is located at 122 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50083465
Last updated: June 26, 2026