MALA PROJECT in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 13, 2025
📍 122 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Mala Project in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on 3 of its 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
MALA PROJECT in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
May 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held abov...
GRADE A
Dec 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Apr 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; an...
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MALA PROJECT in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MALA PROJECT last inspected?
- MALA PROJECT was last inspected on January 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MALA PROJECT's current health grade?
- MALA PROJECT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MALA PROJECT had?
- MALA PROJECT has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MALA PROJECT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MALA PROJECT was 33 points on April 19, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MALA PROJECT ever received a Grade C?
- No. MALA PROJECT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.