Himalayan Yak
72-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 5, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 5, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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