Grade AJewish/Kosher

Malka Nyc

161 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, 10023

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 13, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Feb 5, 2025	Grade Pending	Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection	1
Apr 2, 2024	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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