MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026
📍 21 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Mama's Fried Chicken in Harlem holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant previously earned a Grade A, and has no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Sep 2, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Jul 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
Sep 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 fli...
MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN in Harlem (South): News Coverage (1)
GRADE B Mama's Fried Chicken Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan Published Mar 22, 2026Browse Related
MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
- MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN's current health grade?
- MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN had?
- MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN was 37 points on September 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.