Melting Pot Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 36-01 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY 11106
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
92
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
75 / 17
Melting Pot Cuisine currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 92 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 92
- Critical points
- 75
- Non-critical points
- 17
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Aug 16, 2025
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
Dec 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 29, 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
May 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Melting Pot Cuisine received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 25.
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.
Melting Pot Cuisine's latest score: 92
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melting Pot Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Melting Pot Cuisine does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Melting Pot Cuisine last inspected?
Melting Pot Cuisine was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was Melting Pot Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Melting Pot Cuisine's latest inspection score was 92 points.
How many violations did Melting Pot Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Melting Pot Cuisine had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Melting Pot Cuisine located?
Melting Pot Cuisine is located at 36-01 Vernon Boulevard in Queens, NY 11106.
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: 41552525
Last updated: June 26, 2026