Yankee Tavern
72 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx, 10451
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 31, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 10 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 36 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
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