Meli Taqueria Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 184 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
March 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Meli Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 18, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 18, 2025
- Date
- March 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Meli Taqueria received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2025 with a score of 10.
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.
Meli Taqueria's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meli Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
Meli Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was Meli Taqueria last inspected?
Meli Taqueria was last inspected on March 18, 2025.
What was Meli Taqueria's latest inspection score?
Meli Taqueria's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Meli Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
Meli Taqueria had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Meli Taqueria located?
Meli Taqueria is located at 184 East 116th Street in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 50128940
Last updated: July 3, 2026