Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
March 31, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 9
Mama's Empanadas currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 31, 2025 found 4 violations, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 4 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
March 31, 2025
- Date
- March 31, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 4 (0 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mama's Empanadas has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 8.
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's Empanadas's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama's Empanadas's current NYC health grade?
Mama's Empanadas currently has a A grade.
When was Mama's Empanadas last inspected?
Mama's Empanadas was last inspected on March 31, 2025.
What was Mama's Empanadas's latest inspection score?
Mama's Empanadas's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Mama's Empanadas have in its latest inspection?
Mama's Empanadas had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Mama's Empanadas located?
Mama's Empanadas is located at 91-11 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11421.
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: 50078620
Last updated: June 26, 2026