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Eastern European · New York City, NY

Chama Mama

373 Amsterdam Avenue

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Chama Mama last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited” (official score 20).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Dec 30, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Chama Mama ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 03AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

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