Yemen Cafe

176 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yemen Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Yemen Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Oct 5, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yemen Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yemen Cafe on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yemen Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yemen Cafe.

How does Yemen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yemen Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yemen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yemen Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yemen Cafe 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 Yemen Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yemen Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.