Wah Yung

648 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Chinese
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Wah Yung has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

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

Wah Yung's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Jan 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
74
Dec 27, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wah Yung last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wah Yung on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wah Yung?

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 Yung.

How does Wah Yung compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Wah Yung most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Wah Yung's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wah Yung 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 Wah Yung inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wah Yung is inspected around two times per year on average.