Mala Town

162 East 25 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only one inspection for Mala Town. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

06B

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mala Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mala Town on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Mala Town compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mala Town most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mala Town means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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