Melt N Dip

33-04 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, NY 11105

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 8, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Melt N Dip appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Nov 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus two before.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Melt N Dip on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04A

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

04L

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

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

Aug 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Aug 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

04L

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

08A

Aug 5, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

04N

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

08C

10F

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

08A

Aug 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 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

04N

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

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

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melt N Dip last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melt N Dip on file is from Nov 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Melt N Dip?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Melt N Dip.

How does Melt N Dip compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Melt N Dip most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Melt N Dip's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Melt N Dip have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Melt N Dip 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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