Yankee Tavern

72 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
American
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Yankee Tavern in Bronx, NY, received a moderate risk designation during its most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, with a score of 74. The inspection report identified two critical violations involving bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food and the use of tobacco or open beverages in food preparation areas. Across four total inspections, the facility has consistently maintained a medium-risk profile.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
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
74
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
47
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
78
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
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
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
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