EMPANADA MAMA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026
📍 200B WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Empanada Mama in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2021 and 2024, the restaurant has maintained Grade A on every result, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EMPANADA MAMA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Apr 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Jun 20, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Oct 14, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
MISBRANDED AND LABELING
Violations:
22F
GRADE A
Oct 14, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Violations:
10B
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EMPANADA MAMA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPANADA MAMA last inspected?
- EMPANADA MAMA was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is EMPANADA MAMA's current health grade?
- EMPANADA MAMA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPANADA MAMA had?
- EMPANADA MAMA has 7 health inspections on record from October 2021 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPANADA MAMA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPANADA MAMA was 21 points on June 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPANADA MAMA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPANADA MAMA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.