MELA RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
September 30, 2025
Address
574 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
55 inspections
26 failures
License
License #24643
Last inspected: September 30, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 30, 2025
at 6:37 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Exhaust fan in basement window has no screen and is exposed to outside. Cover to prevent potential pests. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods...
FAIL
September 23, 2025
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Exhaust fan in basement window has no screen and is exposed to outside. Cover to prevent potential pests. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods...
PASS
September 3, 2025
at 6:40 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed many food items stored in refrigerated units throughout kitchen uncovered. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contami...
FAIL
August 27, 2025
at 4:28 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed many food items stored in refrigerated units throughout kitchen uncovered. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contami...
PASS
May 5, 2025
at 4:54 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Update. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored abo...
FAIL
April 28, 2025
at 4:36 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Update. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored abo...
PASS
January 8, 2025
at 7:52 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow prevention on both prep sinks. Contact licensed plumber to install backflow preventers on prep sinks. Provide invoice from licensed plumber on company letterhead.
FAIL
January 6, 2025
at 5:30 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed multiple food items being stored with no covering. Provide proper lids/covering on food items. | 590.005/5-205.12-PF - Prohibiting a Cross Con...
FAIL
December 18, 2024
at 6:27 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Emailed PIC the policy and procedures. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Pac...
FAIL
December 10, 2024
at 7:24 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Emailed PIC the policy and procedures. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Pac...
PASS
June 17, 2024
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Production line workers observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Plastic cups observed in food product in walk in cooler. I...
FAIL
June 7, 2024
at 3:39 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Production line workers observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Plastic cups observed in food product in walk in cooler. I...
PASS
December 14, 2023
at 8:10 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Dish machine booster leaks during wash cycle. Work order placed for new dish machine. Maintin catch bucket for leaking water. Keep floor dry to avoid accumulation of moisture.
FAIL
December 6, 2023
at 6:50 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Dish machine booster leaks during wash cycle. Work order placed for new dish machine. Maintin catch bucket for leaking water. Keep floor dry to avoid accumulation of moisture.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2023
at 3:45 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): No cover for trash cans in restrooms. Provide covered waste bin in both restrooms.
PASS
June 2, 2023
at 6:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Deep pan of diced chicken at 100F after 1 hour. Spread out on sheet trays and placed in cooler. Cool cooked foods in shallow metal pans uncovered to ensure rapid cooling and prevent pathogen prolife...
FAIL
May 25, 2023
at 6:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Deep pan of diced chicken at 100F after 1 hour. Spread out on sheet trays and placed in cooler. Cool cooked foods in shallow metal pans uncovered to ensure rapid cooling and prevent pathogen prolife...
PASS
November 23, 2022
at 3:07 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of marinated raw meats stored above cooked chicken and ready to eat chopped tomatoes. Store raw meat below cooked ready to eat foods and prod...
FAIL
November 17, 2022
at 4:48 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of marinated raw meats stored above cooked chicken and ready to eat chopped tomatoes. Store raw meat below cooked ready to eat foods and prod...
PASS
April 4, 2022
at 6:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple containers of prepared foods in walk-in cooler with pint cups for scooping. Reusing cups without handles can contaminate food. Provide scoops with handles as long as scoops c...
FAIL
March 28, 2022
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple containers of prepared foods in walk-in cooler with pint cups for scooping. Reusing cups without handles can contaminate food. Provide scoops with handles as long as scoops c...
PASS
October 27, 2021
at 5:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No dish palte simulator or stick strips to test interior temperature of dsih machine supply | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): 1)...
FAIL
October 18, 2021
at 4:10 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No dish palte simulator or stick strips to test interior temperature of dsih machine supply | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): 1)...
PASS
April 26, 2021
at 3:27 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: plastic cups being used to dispense foods supply proper scoop | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sinks throughout blocked by equipment and not accessible ensure proper access to properly wash hands ...
PASS
January 22, 2021
at 6:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Raw Beef sitting above ready to eat foods store below | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utens...
FAIL
January 8, 2021
at 5:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Raw Beef sitting above ready to eat foods store below | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utens...
PASS
September 29, 2020
at 6:28 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discotinue and povide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of food ...
FAIL
September 18, 2020
at 5:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discotinue and povide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of food ...
PASS
June 20, 2019
at 2:34 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bag of Cumin seeds on shelving in basemnt store in close covered labelled container once opened | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water store in water 135f or above or clean...
FAIL
June 14, 2019
at 3:40 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bag of Cumin seeds on shelving in basemnt store in close covered labelled container once opened | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water store in water 135f or above or clean...
PASS
August 30, 2018
at 7:15 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot hold of Spinach dip @ 100f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above (chef reheated to 172f at time of inspection) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Flip top of cold unit at cold unit in kitchen broken repa...
FAIL
August 23, 2018
at 11:48 AM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot hold of Spinach dip @ 100f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above (chef reheated to 172f at time of inspection) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Flip top of cold unit at cold unit in kitchen broken repa...
PASS
September 15, 2017
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold hold of veggie rolls @ 46f Cold hold of chicken @ 45f ensure proper cold hiold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: exterior of bulk food containers with soils clean to remove | 31...
FAIL
September 6, 2017
at 6:03 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold hold of veggie rolls @ 46f Cold hold of chicken @ 45f ensure proper cold hiold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: exterior of bulk food containers with soils clean to remove | 31...
FAIL
June 17, 2016
at 6:04 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: plastic cups being used to dispense foods supply proper scoop | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sinks throughout blocked by equipment and not accessible ensure proper access to properly wash hands ...
PASS
February 18, 2016
at 4:28 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken on counter @ 49f-51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segre...
FAIL
February 3, 2016
at 5:16 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken on counter @ 49f-51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segre...
PASS
February 27, 2015
at 7:20 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container without label / Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken on counter at 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of...
FAIL
February 20, 2015
at 7:00 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container without label / Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken on counter at 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of...
PASS
July 18, 2014
at 4:42 PM
11 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop resting on crates / Discontinue and provide proper ice scoop storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Air curtains missing in walk in cooler / Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No te...
FAIL
July 11, 2014
at 3:54 PM
11 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop resting on crates / Discontinue and provide proper ice scoop storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Air curtains missing in walk in cooler / Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No te...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 4, 2013
at 5:03 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the following: 1) handles to the two-door undercounter unit opposite the ovens and 2) trash receptacles. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean the wall behind the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 16, 2012
at 5:36 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the handles to the door handles of the flip-top units opposite the cooking equipment. The handles were soiled with flour and oil. Clean the handle to the walk-in. The handle was also soile...
PASS
October 26, 2011
at 5:41 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where needed. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
FAIL
October 18, 2011
at 4:49 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where needed. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Foo...
PASS
November 15, 2010
at 6:52 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement clean interior of ice machine. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Refill soap dispenser at hand sink. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide extermi...
FAIL
November 2, 2010
at 5:46 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement clean interior of ice machine. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Refill soap dispenser at hand sink. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide extermi...
PASS
January 22, 2010
at 5:31 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide utensil signs for sneeze guards | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Adjust temp to wash cycle in ...