Chama Mama Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 147 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
May 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Chama Mama currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 21, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 21, 2025
- Date
- May 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chama Mama has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 7.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Chama Mama's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chama Mama's current NYC health grade?
Chama Mama currently has a A grade.
When was Chama Mama last inspected?
Chama Mama was last inspected on May 21, 2025.
What was Chama Mama's latest inspection score?
Chama Mama's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Chama Mama have in its latest inspection?
Chama Mama had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Chama Mama located?
Chama Mama is located at 147 West 14th Street in Manhattan, NY 10011.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50089281
Last updated: June 26, 2026