Grade PendingAmerican

Melaos Dominican Fast Food

9 WEST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, 10453

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 27, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 27, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 97 rodent inspections on record, 41 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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