MAMA'S EMPANADAS in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
📍 85-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Mama's Empanadas in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MAMA'S EMPANADAS in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitati...
Jan 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, or equipment not protecte...
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE C
Dec 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
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.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refil...
May 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (evi...
May 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
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MAMA'S EMPANADAS in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MAMA'S EMPANADAS last inspected?
- MAMA'S EMPANADAS was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is MAMA'S EMPANADAS's current health grade?
- MAMA'S EMPANADAS 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 EMPANADAS had?
- MAMA'S EMPANADAS has 7 health inspections on record from May 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MAMA'S EMPANADAS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MAMA'S EMPANADAS was 38 points on December 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MAMA'S EMPANADAS ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MAMA'S EMPANADAS has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.