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Mama Mia 44 Sw

621 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 2, 2024 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 2, 2024

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

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 2, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 26, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (5 critical)
Feb 1, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 22, 2021Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

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

  • 32 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
  • 14 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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