MALA HOT POT in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
📍 35 WEST 36 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Mala Hot Pot in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. With 2 inspections on record since 2024, the restaurant has received Grade A on both occasions and has no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MALA HOT POT in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (2 records)
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Thawing procedure improper.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
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MALA HOT POT in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MALA HOT POT last inspected?
- MALA HOT POT was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is MALA HOT POT's current health grade?
- MALA HOT POT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MALA HOT POT had?
- MALA HOT POT has 2 health inspections on record from September 2024 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MALA HOT POT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MALA HOT POT was 21 points on February 11, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MALA HOT POT ever received a Grade C?
- No. MALA HOT POT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.