El Viejo Yayo
97-12 101 AVENUE, Queens, 11416
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 12, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 7 (6 critical) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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