Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Mala Project currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2025
- Date
- June 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 20, 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: June 2025 and August 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its August 2023 score of 12.
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: 13
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 June 16, 2025.
What was Mala Project's latest inspection score?
Mala Project's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Mala Project have in its latest inspection?
Mala Project had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Mala Project located?
Mala Project is located at 245 East 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50108605
Last updated: July 3, 2026