Jg Melon

1291 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Jg Melon has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

02G

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.

10B

Apr 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Oct 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Jun 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

02G

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Apr 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jg Melon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jg Melon on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jg Melon?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jg Melon.

How does Jg Melon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jg Melon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jg Melon's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jg Melon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jg Melon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jg Melon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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