Melonpanna Tea & Shot

5105 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Melonpanna Tea & Shot has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after five on the prior visit.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

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

Feb 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

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

08A

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

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

04H

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

04K

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

May 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08C

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

08A

10F

Apr 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

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

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Feb 24, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06B

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

10F

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melonpanna Tea & Shot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melonpanna Tea & Shot on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Melonpanna Tea & Shot?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Melonpanna Tea & Shot.

How does Melonpanna Tea & Shot compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Melonpanna Tea & Shot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Melonpanna Tea & Shot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Melonpanna Tea & Shot have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Melonpanna Tea & Shot 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 Melonpanna Tea & Shot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Melonpanna Tea & Shot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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