Yemen Whdah

6726 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yemen Whdah four times, with records going back to 2023. Yemen Whdah was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been current letter grade or grade pending card not posted, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Yemen Whdah is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
82
Oct 29, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
37
Nov 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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 Whdah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yemen Whdah on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yemen Whdah?

Across the inspection record, current letter grade or grade pending card not posted has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yemen Whdah.

How does Yemen Whdah compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Yemen Whdah's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yemen Whdah have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yemen Whdah 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 Whdah inspected?

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