Malecon Restaurant

4141 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10033
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Malecon Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Malecon Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Nov 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
67
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
78
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Malecon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Malecon Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Malecon Restaurant?

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

How does Malecon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Malecon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Malecon Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Malecon Restaurant 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 Malecon Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Malecon Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.