Soups/Salads/Sandwiches · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
PRET A MANGER
402 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan, NY 10016
Latest inspection: Grade A
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 12 points · Aug 5, 2026
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
MELT SHOP (GATE 525) health grade & inspection history
352 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan, NY 10010
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 46% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 5, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about MELT SHOP (GATE 525)
MELT SHOP at Gate 525 is a convenient airport-style stop focused on soups, salads, and sandwiches. Its menu is suited to travelers looking for a compact meal or something easy to carry while passing through the terminal. The format favors quick, practical eating over an extended restaurant visit. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 5, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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.
- 10H
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.
Score trend
MELT SHOP (GATE 525) inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | A | 12 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Official location
MELT SHOP (GATE 525) on the map
Common questions
MELT SHOP (GATE 525) inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for MELT SHOP (GATE 525)?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 12 violation points on Aug 5, 2026.
When was MELT SHOP (GATE 525) last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 5, 2026.
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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