MALA PROJECT in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 16, 2025
📍 245 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Mala Project in East Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. With 3 inspections on record since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections and has no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
MALA PROJECT in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable...
GRADE A
Aug 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food...
Jul 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, ins...
MALA PROJECT in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MALA PROJECT last inspected?
- MALA PROJECT was last inspected on June 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 3 health inspections on record from July 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MALA PROJECT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MALA PROJECT was 30 points on July 20, 2023. 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.