Yu King Bakery

2335 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yu King Bakery seven times, with records going back to 2023. Yu King Bakery was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus five before.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Apr 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Nov 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78
Oct 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
55
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yu King Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yu King Bakery on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yu King Bakery?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yu King Bakery.

How does Yu King Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yu King Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yu King Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yu King Bakery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yu King 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 Yu King Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yu King Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.