Yards Bar & Grill

26-32 Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: May 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yards Bar & Grill three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Sanitized equipment or utensil” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Yards Bar & Grill's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

Mar 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

May 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yards Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yards Bar & Grill on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yards Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yards Bar & Grill.

How does Yards Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Yards Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Yards Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yards Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yards Bar & Grill 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 Yards Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yards Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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