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Melaos Dominican Fast Food

Name: Melaos Dominican Fast Food
Address: 9 West Tremont Avenue, NYC, NY, 10453, US
Telephone: (347) 597-7295

9 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

American University Heights-Morris Heights (347) 597-7295

Not yet graded

Melaos Dominican Fast Food was last inspected on July 27, 2026 and scored 53 points (C range). Inspectors found 8 violations, 5 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 27, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Score: 53 points (C range)

5 critical2 general1 paperwork

CriticalFood handling

No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalFacility

No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

Official wording (code 05H)
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
CriticalFacility

The sewage system was missing, improper, or inadequate.

Official wording (code 05A)
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
CriticalFood temperature

Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalPests

Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

Official wording (code 04K)
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GeneralPests

The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

Official wording (code 08A)
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
PaperworkFood handling

No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

Official wording (code 09E)
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Jul 27, 2026 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
- 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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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