MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT in Flatbush
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 24, 2025
📍 785 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11226 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Melany Bar & Restaurant in Flatbush holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 and shows a mixed record across 7 inspections, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT in Flatbush: Emergency Closures (2)
MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT in Flatbush: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE C
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 88
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 88
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Jul 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE A
May 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
May 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
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MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT in Flatbush: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT last inspected?
- MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT 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 MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT had?
- MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from May 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT was 88 points on August 1, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.