Mala House

22 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mala House, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Nov 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04K

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

08A

Aug 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mala House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mala House on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mala House?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mala House.

How does Mala House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mala House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mala House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mala House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mala House 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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