Manhattan, NY — Mylk Co, a restaurant located at 535 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 2, 2026. Inspection data was released publicly by the DOHMH on June 4, 2026.

The closure followed the identification of one non-critical violation during the inspection. According to the public record, inspectors noted that the facility was not free from an unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying condition, a finding classified under violation code 28-01.

What Inspectors Found

The single violation cited during the June 2 inspection falls under code 28-01, which addresses nuisance conditions. The violation describes a circumstance in which a facility has allowed or created a condition deemed unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying.

The DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection. The agency's closure order reflects the department's standard protocol when certain conditions are identified during a routine or unannounced visit, even when the number of violations is limited. No critical violations were cited during this inspection.

A score was not assigned to this inspection, recorded as not applicable in the public dataset, which is consistent with closure inspections where the standard numeric grading process may not apply in the same manner as a routine cycle inspection.

Food Safety Context

Restaurant inspections in New York City are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes the standards food service establishments must meet to operate legally. The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all permitted food service establishments at least once per year, with the frequency increasing for establishments that have previously recorded higher scores or received closure orders.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local food safety regulations nationwide, provides the regulatory framework that underpins provisions like those found in Article 81. The nuisance condition standard cited under code 28-01 reflects the city's mandate that all food service facilities maintain an environment that does not pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of customers and employees.

When inspectors identify conditions that require immediate corrective action, the DOHMH has the authority to close an establishment until those conditions are resolved. Establishments may apply for a reinspection once the cited conditions have been addressed. The public record indicates that the violations requiring immediate attention were addressed during or following the June 2 inspection.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history for Mylk Co is available in the DOHMH public dataset. This is consistent with newly permitted establishments or facilities for which earlier records have not yet been incorporated into the publicly accessible database. The June 2, 2026, inspection represents the only record currently on file.

  • June 2, 2026: Closed by DOHMH; one non-critical violation cited (code 28-01); score not applicable

As additional inspections are conducted and recorded, the public record will be updated to reflect the facility's ongoing compliance history.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to food service establishments based on the numeric scores calculated during inspections. Scores reflect the number and severity of violations documented, with lower scores indicating fewer or less serious violations.

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points — meets or exceeds city standards
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points — some violations identified
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points — significant violations present

Establishments that are closed by the DOHMH, or that receive scores during an initial inspection that would result in a grade below A, are typically offered a chance for a reinspection before a final grade is posted. During the period between an initial inspection and a posted grade, establishments may display a Grade Pending card.

Because no numeric score was assigned in this case, no letter grade is reflected in the current public record.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Mylk Co including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.