Meli-Melo

362 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich  ·  Restaurant / bar  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LC1-FS-293

Priority violation

At least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.

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6Inspections
124dSince last
18Violations3 P · 6 Pf · 9 C
0Repeat
-2.0Trend
May 29, 2026Routine4 violations
1Person/alternate in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, performs dutiesNobody on duty could show they were in charge of food safety, or the person in charge could not answer basic questions about it.Pf
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.P
45Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & usedDisposable items such as cups, containers or gloves were reused, or stored where they could be contaminated.C

Corrections due: 6/1/26 (Priority); Priority Foundation and Core dates overwritten/ambiguous, appear to read 6/5/26 and 8/5/26 or 6/8/26

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Record corrected Sep 15, 2026. Item 45 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 1, 22, 28 and 45, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Mar 30, 2026Routine2 violations
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C

Corrections due: July 2026

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Mar 7, 2025Routine1 violation
43In-use utensils: properly storedcorrected on siteUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C

Corrections due: 90 days

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 43 added: marked out of compliance on the form and missed in the earlier reading. The visit now shows item 43, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Jul 10, 2024Routine1 violation
45Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & usedDisposable items such as cups, containers or gloves were reused, or stored where they could be contaminated.C

Corrections due: 10/10/24

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Jun 13, 2024Routine6 violations
15Food separated and protectedcorrected on siteRaw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs were stored where they could drip onto or touch ready-to-eat food, or food was left uncovered.P
16Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitizedCutting boards, slicers, utensils or other surfaces that touch food were not being properly washed and sanitized between uses.Pf
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.Pf
38Insects, rodents, and animals not presentEvidence of insects, rodents or animals was found, such as droppings, flies or gaps that let them in, or a pet was in a food area.Pf
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.Pf
54Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintainedTrash and recycling were overflowing, uncovered or attracting pests, or the area around the dumpsters was not maintained.C

Corrections due: Priority: "Corrected"; Priority Foundation/Core: "10 days" (handwritten, possibly "10 days"/"90 days" — digit unclear)

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May 19, 2023Routine4 violations
44Utensils/equipment/linens: properly stored, dried, & handledClean dishes, utensils or linens were stored wet, in a dirty area, or in a way that exposed the surface that touches food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
50Hot and cold water available; adequate pressureHot or cold water was unavailable, or the pressure was inadequate, at a sink where it is needed.Pf
51Plumbing installed; proper backflow devicesPlumbing was leaking, improperly installed, or lacked a backflow device that keeps dirty water from being drawn back into the clean supply.C

Corrections due: 72 hours (Priority Foundation); 90 days (Core)

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