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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
MALA PROJECT health grade & inspection history
41 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
22
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 18% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 10 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 8, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 8, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
MALA PROJECT inspection history
18 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 21, 2025 | — | 40 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 21, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 20, 2024 | C | 59 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 21, 2023 | — | 19 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 03ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Official location
MALA PROJECT on the map
Common questions
MALA PROJECT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MALA PROJECT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Sep 8, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 22 violation points.
When was MALA PROJECT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 8, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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