Mama Pho

301 East 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Mama Pho has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jun 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Mama Pho squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Dec 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Sep 16, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Pho on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Pho?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama Pho.

How does Mama Pho compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mama Pho most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mama Pho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Pho have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Pho 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 Pho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Pho is inspected roughly once per year on average.