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Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery

137 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
29
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery.

How does Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery 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 Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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