Wah Yong Kitchen

112 West 168 Street, Bronx, NY 10452
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Wah Yong Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after five on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
90
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Oct 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wah Yong Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wah Yong Kitchen on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wah Yong Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wah Yong Kitchen.

How does Wah Yong Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Wah Yong Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Wah Yong Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wah Yong Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wah Yong Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wah Yong Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wah Yong Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.