Mel & Toast
252 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 3, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2024
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 10 (3 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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