Yemen Cafe & Restaurant

1816 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “tobacco or electronic cigarette use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Yemen Cafe & Restaurant squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
74
Oct 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61
Jun 14, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yemen Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “tobacco or electronic cigarette use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant.

How does Yemen Cafe & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Yemen Cafe & Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Yemen Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yemen Cafe & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Yemen Cafe & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yemen Cafe & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.