Ye's Apothecary

119 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The last inspection found five violations, up from four the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “choking first aid” poster not posted, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ye's Apothecary's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Sep 24, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ye's Apothecary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ye's Apothecary on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ye's Apothecary?

Across the inspection record, “choking first aid” poster not posted has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ye's Apothecary.

How does Ye's Apothecary compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ye's Apothecary most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ye's Apothecary's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ye's Apothecary have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ye's Apothecary means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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127 Orchard Street

Score: 78 — Low Risk

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