Yaya Tea

2320 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Yaya Tea stretching back to 2023. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Yaya Tea scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

08C

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

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06E

Jun 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

06D

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yaya Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yaya Tea on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Yaya Tea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yaya Tea most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yaya Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yaya Tea have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yaya Tea 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 Yaya Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yaya Tea is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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