Mama's Empanadas

32-41 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Mama's Empanadas has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

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

Mama's Empanadas's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
70
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
74
Nov 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

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 three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mama's Empanadas have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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