Yoi Ramen & Tea

573 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Yoi Ramen & Tea has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
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
Nov 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Jun 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yoi Ramen & Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yoi Ramen & Tea on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yoi Ramen & Tea?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yoi Ramen & Tea.

How does Yoi Ramen & Tea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Yoi Ramen & Tea most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Yoi Ramen & Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yoi Ramen & Tea have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yoi Ramen & Tea 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 Yoi Ramen & Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yoi Ramen & Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.