Chama Mama

373 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Eastern European
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Chama Mama has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Chama Mama is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jan 10, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chama Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chama Mama on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chama Mama?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chama Mama.

How does Chama Mama compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chama Mama most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chama Mama's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chama Mama have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chama Mama means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chama Mama inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chama Mama is inspected roughly once per year on average.