What is Mela's Cafe's health inspection score?

Mela's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 26 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mela's Cafe last inspected?

Mela's Cafe was last inspected on July 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mela's Cafe have?

Mela's Cafe has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mela's Cafe safe to eat at?

Mela's Cafe has a safety score of 26/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mela's Cafe serve?

Mela's Cafe serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mela's Cafe

Name: Mela's Cafe
Address: 1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx, 10457
Rating: 26

1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Spanish•Bronx

Ranked #968 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 29% of spanish restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jul 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1735 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10457

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High5 Med

8 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10FNon-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.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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