Himalayan Yak

72-20 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Himalayan Yak four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Himalayan Yak trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
Jul 24, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Jun 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Himalayan Yak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Himalayan Yak on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Himalayan Yak?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Himalayan Yak.

How does Himalayan Yak compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Himalayan Yak most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Himalayan Yak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Himalayan Yak have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Himalayan Yak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Himalayan Yak inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Himalayan Yak is inspected roughly once per year on average.