MELA'S CAFE in Claremont Village Claremont (East)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 14, 2025
📍 1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10457 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Mela's Cafe in the Bronx holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 25 points. The Spanish restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, and has not been subject to emergency closure.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MELA'S CAFE in Claremont Village Claremont (East): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE B
Jul 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 accessibi...
May 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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...
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MELA'S CAFE in Claremont Village Claremont (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MELA'S CAFE last inspected?
- MELA'S CAFE was last inspected on July 14, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is MELA'S CAFE's current health grade?
- MELA'S CAFE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has MELA'S CAFE had?
- MELA'S CAFE has 3 health inspections on record from September 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MELA'S CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MELA'S CAFE was 41 points on May 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MELA'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MELA'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.