Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
25
Last inspection
May 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 3
Mala Project currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
May 20, 2026
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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: August 2025 and July 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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: 25
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 May 20, 2026.
What was Mala Project's latest inspection score?
Mala Project's latest inspection score was 25 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 603 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50139089
Last updated: July 3, 2026