Hamza & Madina Halal Food

501 West 133 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hamza & Madina Halal Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus eight before.

The pattern that stands out is failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information, which has been cited three times.

Hamza & Madina Halal Food's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Jun 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

08A

Oct 24, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Jul 18, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamza & Madina Halal Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hamza & Madina Halal Food on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hamza & Madina Halal Food?

Across the inspection record, failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hamza & Madina Halal Food.

How does Hamza & Madina Halal Food compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hamza & Madina Halal Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hamza & Madina Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hamza & Madina Halal Food have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hamza & Madina Halal Food 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 Hamza & Madina Halal Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hamza & Madina Halal Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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