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
Score: 0 points (A range)
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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A 0 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
No violations
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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0 0 points (A range)
Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection
No violations
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A 9 points (A range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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.
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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.