Grade PendingChinese

Ye's Apothecary

119 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 24, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Sep 24, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)

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2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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