Grade AAmerican

Dear Mama Coffee

611 WEST 129 STREET, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 28, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 28, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 11, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 20, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 11, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Jun 23, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 21 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.

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