MALECON in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026
📍 764 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Malecon on Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
MALECON in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in facility's food or n...
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
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MALECON in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MALECON last inspected?
- MALECON was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MALECON's current health grade?
- MALECON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MALECON had?
- MALECON has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MALECON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MALECON was 35 points on March 29, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MALECON ever received a Grade C?
- No. MALECON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.