MALINA'S KITCHEN in Fordham Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2025
📍 2345 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10468 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 Fordham Road
Overview
Malina's Kitchen in Fordham Heights has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors on 2 separate occasions since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, based on its most recent inspection scoring 13 points, though it has received mixed grades across 6 inspections dating back to 2024, including one Grade C result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MALINA'S KITCHEN in Fordham Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
MALINA'S KITCHEN in Fordham Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE C
Nov 8, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 137
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.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 137
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sep 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Cold TCS food ...
Sep 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
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MALINA'S KITCHEN in Fordham Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MALINA'S KITCHEN last inspected?
- MALINA'S KITCHEN was last inspected on April 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MALINA'S KITCHEN's current health grade?
- MALINA'S KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MALINA'S KITCHEN been closed by NYC Health?
- MALINA'S KITCHEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MALINA'S KITCHEN had?
- MALINA'S KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from September 2024 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MALINA'S KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MALINA'S KITCHEN was 137 points on October 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.