Icy Melon

49 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Icy Melon, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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.

10F

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

09E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Nov 26, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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.

06A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Oct 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

06A

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.

04J

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Icy Melon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Icy Melon on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Icy Melon?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Icy Melon.

How does Icy Melon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Icy Melon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Icy Melon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Icy Melon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Icy Melon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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