Yum Yum Chinese Food

1778 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Yum Yum Chinese Food has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Yum Yum Chinese Food squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Dec 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Apr 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yum Yum Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yum Yum Chinese Food on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yum Yum Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yum Yum Chinese Food.

How does Yum Yum Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Yum Yum Chinese Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Yum Yum Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yum Yum Chinese Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yum Yum Chinese Food 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 Yum Yum Chinese Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yum Yum Chinese Food is inspected around two times per year on average.