Mexican Tamales Martita

99 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Mexican Tamales Martita, the earliest from 2023. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

Mexican Tamales Martita scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jul 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
74
Apr 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
78
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Tamales Martita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Tamales Martita on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Tamales Martita?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mexican Tamales Martita.

How does Mexican Tamales Martita compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Mexican Tamales Martita most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Mexican Tamales Martita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican Tamales Martita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexican Tamales Martita 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 Mexican Tamales Martita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Tamales Martita is inspected around two times per year on average.