Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
22
Last inspection
January 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 14
Melba's currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 30, 2026 found 6 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Latest Inspection Details
January 30, 2026
- Date
- January 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 14
- Violations
- 6 (1 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Melba's does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Melba's's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melba's's current NYC health grade?
Melba's currently has a N grade.
When was Melba's last inspected?
Melba's was last inspected on January 30, 2026.
What was Melba's's latest inspection score?
Melba's's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Melba's have in its latest inspection?
Melba's had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Melba's located?
Melba's is located at 300 West 114th Street in Manhattan, NY 10026.
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: 41076314
Last updated: June 26, 2026