What is Mama Leti's Cafe's health inspection score?

Mama Leti's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mama Leti's Cafe last inspected?

Mama Leti's Cafe was last inspected on December 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mama Leti's Cafe have?

Mama Leti's Cafe has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mama Leti's Cafe safe to eat at?

Mama Leti's Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mama Leti's Cafe serve?

Mama Leti's Cafe serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mama Leti's Cafe

Name: Mama Leti's Cafe
Address: 40-07 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368
Rating: 81

40-07 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 12/26/2025

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Latin American•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 89% of latin american restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Dec 26, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Aug

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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