Mama's Fried Chicken

21 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10026
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Mama's Fried Chicken appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from five to six between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Mama's Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
61
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama's Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama's Fried Chicken.

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

Mama's Fried Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mama's Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mama's Fried Chicken have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mama's Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken inspected?

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