EMPANADA MAMA in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 17, 2025
📍 765 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Empanada Mama in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EMPANADA MAMA in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
May 17, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not...
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
May 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE A
May 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 pro...
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EMPANADA MAMA in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPANADA MAMA last inspected?
- EMPANADA MAMA was last inspected on May 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 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 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through May 2025. 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 35 points on October 15, 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.