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Empanada Mama

Latin American · 200B West 40 Street · Manhattan 10018

A Grade A posted 2024-08-29. The most recent inspection (2026-04-23) scored 14 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-04-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 14

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2024-08-29 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-06-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21

CodeDescriptionCritical
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statementCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-06-20 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-04-23

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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4 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (2 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
13 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Worker Activity, Food Worker Hygiene), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: $1.50 Delicious Pizza.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

200B West 40 Street

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