MAMA'S EMPANADAS.

NYC Health Dept

91-11 JAMAICA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 9 points (Mar 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Not Critical Chemical Safety

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

MAR 14

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai

Not Critical Sanitation

MAY 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Critical Other

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish

MAY 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

NOV 28

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Not Critical Sanitation

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APR 28

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

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