Mama's Cupboard

235 East 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mama's Cupboard, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2026
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Apr 19, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67
Apr 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Cupboard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Cupboard on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama's Cupboard.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Mama's Cupboard have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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