Empanada Mama
95 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (11 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 20, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (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.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 38 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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