Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
58
Last inspection
December 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
55 / 3
Mala Town currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 10, 2025 found 8 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 58 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
December 10, 2025
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 58
- Critical points
- 55
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 8 (7 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mala Town 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.
Mala Town's latest score: 58
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mala Town's current NYC health grade?
Mala Town currently has a N grade.
When was Mala Town last inspected?
Mala Town was last inspected on December 10, 2025.
What was Mala Town's latest inspection score?
Mala Town's latest inspection score was 58 points.
How many violations did Mala Town have in its latest inspection?
Mala Town had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Mala Town located?
Mala Town is located at 162 East 25th Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50178009
Last updated: July 3, 2026