Yemenat

7721 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Yemenat three times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Yemenat's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
55
Feb 19, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Jan 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yemenat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yemenat on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yemenat?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yemenat.

How does Yemenat compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yemenat most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yemenat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yemenat have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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