Or-Yehuda

138-44 86 Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Or-Yehuda appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

04L

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

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04L

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

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

08A

Oct 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

10B

Aug 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

04N

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

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Or-Yehuda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Or-Yehuda on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Or-Yehuda?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Or-Yehuda.

How does Or-Yehuda compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Or-Yehuda most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Or-Yehuda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Or-Yehuda have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Or-Yehuda 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 Or-Yehuda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Or-Yehuda is inspected around two times per year on average.

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