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202 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
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EMPANADA MAMA health grade & inspection history
200B WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
18 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 29, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 23, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 23, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
EMPANADA MAMA inspection history
13 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | 18 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 29, 2024 | A | 5 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
EMPANADA MAMA on the map
Common questions
EMPANADA MAMA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPANADA MAMA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 29, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 18 violation points.
When was EMPANADA MAMA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 23, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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