Mama's Cooking

1044 Beach 21 Street, Queens, NY 11691
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Mama's Cooking, the earliest from 2023. Mama's Cooking was last inspected on Jun 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Mama's Cooking on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
58
Apr 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
70
May 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Cooking on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama's Cooking.

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

Mama's Cooking most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mama's Cooking means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mama's Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama's Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.