Yankee Tavern

72 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451

American

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Yankee Tavern stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Yankee Tavern trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Jun 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

04L

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Feb 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04K

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

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

08A

Mar 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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

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

04K

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

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

28-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yankee Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yankee Tavern on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yankee Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yankee Tavern.

How does Yankee Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Yankee Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Yankee Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yankee Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yankee Tavern 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 Yankee Tavern inspected?

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

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