Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Lil Chef Mama currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 3, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 3, 2025
- Date
- April 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lil Chef Mama has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and March 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its March 2023 score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Lil Chef Mama's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lil Chef Mama's current NYC health grade?
Lil Chef Mama currently has a A grade.
When was Lil Chef Mama last inspected?
Lil Chef Mama was last inspected on April 3, 2025.
What was Lil Chef Mama's latest inspection score?
Lil Chef Mama's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Lil Chef Mama have in its latest inspection?
Lil Chef Mama had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lil Chef Mama located?
Lil Chef Mama is located at 27 Cliff Street in Manhattan, NY 10038.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50108911
Last updated: July 3, 2026