Hello, Yam!

443 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Hello, Yam! has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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.

10F

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

May 31, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 10, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 4, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Oct 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

10G

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hello, Yam! last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hello, Yam! on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Hello, Yam! compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hello, Yam! most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hello, Yam!'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hello, Yam! have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hello, Yam! means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hello, Yam! inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hello, Yam! is inspected around three times per year on average.

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