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Mama's Fried Chicken

195-29 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

Chicken Hollis (718) 481-3931

Closed by the Health Department · as of May 30, 2019

Mama's Fried Chicken was last inspected on May 30, 2019 and scored 98 points (C range). Inspectors found 13 violations, 10 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 30, 2019 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Closed

Score: 98 points (C range)

10 critical3 general

The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

    Official wording (code 06A)

    Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

  • CriticalFacility

    A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Official wording (code 05D)

    Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

  • CriticalPests

    Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

    Official wording (code 04L)

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

  • CriticalPests

    Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

    Official wording (code 04N)

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

    Official wording (code 06C)

    Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

    Official wording (code 04A)

    Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

    Official wording (code 06E)

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

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

  • CriticalFood handling

    Toxic chemicals or pesticides were stored where they could contaminate food.

    Official wording (code 04E)

    Toxic chemical improperly labeled, stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

    Official wording (code 04J)

    Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.

    Official wording (code 10H)

    Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • GeneralPests

    The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

    Official wording (code 08A)

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

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. –

    Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkNutrition labeling

      The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.