Mamasita's Food

212 East 165 Street, Bronx, NY 10456
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Mamasita's Food has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mamasita's Food's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
58
Jul 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamasita's Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamasita's Food on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamasita's Food?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mamasita's Food.

How does Mamasita's Food compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mamasita's Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mamasita's Food's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mamasita's Food 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 Mamasita's Food inspected?

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