Yara
319 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 11, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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.
- 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.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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