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Mel & Toast

252 West 37 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Sandwiches Midtown-Midtown South (732) 673-0922

Not yet graded

Mel & Toast was last inspected on April 3, 2024 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

April 3, 2024 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

1 general3 paperwork
  • GeneralOther

    Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

    Official wording (code 20-08)

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.

    Official wording (code 20-01)

    Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

    Official wording (code 20-04)

    “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.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

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    Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

  2. 27 27 points (B range)

    Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 06F)

      Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    • CriticalFacility

      Not enough refrigeration or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.

      Official wording (code 05F)

      Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

      Official wording (code 04J)

      Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      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.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.