Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
28
Last inspection
June 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 7
Mama Taco currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 5, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Latest Inspection Details
June 5, 2026
- Date
- June 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
Mama Taco does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Mama Taco's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama Taco's current NYC health grade?
Mama Taco does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Mama Taco last inspected?
Mama Taco was last inspected on June 5, 2026.
What was Mama Taco's latest inspection score?
Mama Taco's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Mama Taco have in its latest inspection?
Mama Taco had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Mama Taco located?
Mama Taco is located at 5025 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10034.
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: 50107045
Last updated: June 26, 2026