Yin Ji Brooklyn

2122 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yin Ji Brooklyn three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Yin Ji Brooklyn's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Jun 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

May 13, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yin Ji Brooklyn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yin Ji Brooklyn on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yin Ji Brooklyn?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yin Ji Brooklyn.

How does Yin Ji Brooklyn compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yin Ji Brooklyn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yin Ji Brooklyn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yin Ji Brooklyn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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