Mama Luisa's Restaurant

178-26 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mama Luisa's Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Mama Luisa's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Mar 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Luisa's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Luisa's Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mama Luisa's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mama Luisa's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mama Luisa's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Luisa's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Luisa's Restaurant 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 Mama Luisa's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Luisa's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.