Grade AChicken

Hamza & Madina Halal Food

501 WEST 133 STREET, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 8, 2025

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Dec 8, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jun 3, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection12 (4 critical)
Oct 24, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Jul 18, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection4

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

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

  • 26 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.

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