MELBA'S in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected May 7, 2025
📍 89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Melba's in East Midtown has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The restaurant scored 24 points on its most recent 2025 inspection, which would place it in Grade B range, but a final grade is pending. With 12 inspections conducted so far in 2025, the grading process remains in progress.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
MELBA'S in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Hot TCS...
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled ai...
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
May 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
May 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
MELBA'S in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MELBA'S last inspected?
- MELBA'S was last inspected on May 7, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is MELBA'S's current health grade?
- MELBA'S currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has MELBA'S had?
- MELBA'S has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at MELBA'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MELBA'S was 24 points on May 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MELBA'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. MELBA'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.