Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
March 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Mama Africa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 18, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 18, 2025
- Date
- March 18, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mama Africa received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2025 with a 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.
Mama Africa's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama Africa's current NYC health grade?
Mama Africa currently has a A grade.
When was Mama Africa last inspected?
Mama Africa was last inspected on March 18, 2025.
What was Mama Africa's latest inspection score?
Mama Africa's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Mama Africa have in its latest inspection?
Mama Africa had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Mama Africa located?
Mama Africa is located at 429 West 125th Street in Manhattan, NY 10027.
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: 50160600
Last updated: July 3, 2026