La Cocina De Mama

56-13 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Cocina De Mama has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting La Cocina De Mama on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Aug 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
78
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina De Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cocina De Mama on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cocina De Mama?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cocina De Mama.

How does La Cocina De Mama compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Cocina De Mama most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Cocina De Mama's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Cocina De 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 La Cocina De 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 La Cocina De Mama inspected?

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