La Mela
La Mela has been inspected four times since 2022. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
La Mela's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mela on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mela?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Mela.
How does La Mela compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
La Mela most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has La Mela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Mela have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Mela means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Mela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mela is inspected roughly once per year on average.