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Empanada Mama

239 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Latin American Gramercy (646) 589-0226

Grade A · as of Nov 12, 2024

Empanada Mama was last inspected on May 17, 2025 and scored 0 points (A range). Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 17, 2025 · Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

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Score: 0 points (A range)

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

ABNov 2, 2022: 9922/11May 18, 2024: 0024/05May 21, 2024: 191924/05Nov 12, 2024: 0024/11May 17, 2025: 0025/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. A 0 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

    No violations

  2. 19 19 points (B range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    • CriticalFood source

      Juice packaged on site was missing its label or warning.

      Official wording (code 03I)

      Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

  3. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  4. A 9 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

      Official wording (code 04K)

      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • 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)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.