EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025
📍 679B MELROSE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
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Overview
Empanadas Monumental in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Over 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE B
Apr 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Aug 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where...
May 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage ...
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EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL last inspected?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL was last inspected on March 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL's current health grade?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL had?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL was 33 points on August 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.