Mama's Bar

34 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mama's Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Mama's Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Bar on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama's Bar.

How does Mama's Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mama's Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mama's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama's Bar 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's Bar inspected?

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