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Mama's Empanadas

91-11 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Mama's Empanadas, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Mama's Empanadas on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
May 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
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
67
Nov 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Apr 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Empanadas on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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