Melanie's Roti & Grill Restaurant
1248 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10462
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 10, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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