Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
May 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
2 / 5
Melba's currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2025 found 7 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- “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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2025
- Date
- May 7, 2025
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 2
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (2 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / 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: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melba's's current NYC health grade?
Melba's does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Melba's last inspected?
Melba's was last inspected on May 7, 2025.
What was Melba's's latest inspection score?
Melba's does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Melba's have in its latest inspection?
Melba's had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Melba's located?
Melba's is located at 89 East 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50164454
Last updated: July 3, 2026