Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine

213 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
58
Mar 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine.

How does Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine 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 Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.