MAMA'S CUPBOARD in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 4, 2026
📍 235 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Southeast Asian
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Mama's Cupboard in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Southeast Asian restaurant has maintained Grade A across all 6 inspections conducted since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MAMA'S CUPBOARD in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Apr 4, 2026
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Apr 19, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Sep 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding e...
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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....
Jun 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Hot food item not held at or...
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MAMA'S CUPBOARD in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MAMA'S CUPBOARD last inspected?
- MAMA'S CUPBOARD was last inspected on April 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is MAMA'S CUPBOARD's current health grade?
- MAMA'S CUPBOARD currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MAMA'S CUPBOARD had?
- MAMA'S CUPBOARD has 6 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MAMA'S CUPBOARD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MAMA'S CUPBOARD was 28 points on June 22, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MAMA'S CUPBOARD ever received a Grade C?
- No. MAMA'S CUPBOARD has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.