MELI TAQUERIA in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025
📍 184 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Meli Taqueria in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points from its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A once and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MELI TAQUERIA in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE C
Nov 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 58
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating informatio...
Nov 21, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...
Jun 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
Jan 11, 2023
— 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
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MELI TAQUERIA in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MELI TAQUERIA last inspected?
- MELI TAQUERIA was last inspected on March 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is MELI TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- MELI TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MELI TAQUERIA had?
- MELI TAQUERIA has 7 health inspections on record from January 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MELI TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MELI TAQUERIA was 58 points on November 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MELI TAQUERIA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MELI TAQUERIA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.