Empanada Mama

239 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Empanada Mama has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
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
May 18, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada Mama on file is from May 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Empanada Mama compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Empanada Mama most recently scored 100 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. Inspections at Empanada Mama have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

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.