Yao's Kitchen
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Yao's Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Staten Island average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yao's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yao's Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yao's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yao's Kitchen.
How does Yao's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?
Yao's Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.
Has Yao's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yao's Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yao's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.