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Empanada Mama

95 Allen Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Empanada Mama stretching back to 2023. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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
90
Mar 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
02G
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
52
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada Mama on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empanada Mama?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empanada Mama.

How does Empanada Mama compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Empanada Mama most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Empanada Mama's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Empanada Mama have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empanada 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 Empanada Mama inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empanada Mama is inspected around two times per year on average.

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