MELT N DIP in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 8, 2025
📍 33-04 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11105 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Astoria-Ditmars
Overview
MELT N DIP in Astoria has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since opening in 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points, and has undergone 9 inspections within the year.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
6
Closures
MELT N DIP in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Emergency Closures (6)
MELT N DIP in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Nov 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when con...
GRADE Z
Aug 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 39
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 39
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 5, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 5, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernail...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not fr...
Aug 1, 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
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MELT N DIP in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MELT N DIP last inspected?
- MELT N DIP was last inspected on November 8, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is MELT N DIP's current health grade?
- MELT N DIP currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has MELT N DIP been closed by NYC Health?
- MELT N DIP has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MELT N DIP had?
- MELT N DIP has 9 health inspections on record from August 2025 through November 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at MELT N DIP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MELT N DIP was 61 points on August 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.