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Grade AChinese

Yin Ji Brooklyn

2122 86 STREET, Brooklyn, 11214

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 22, 2026

  • Food 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.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

    Critical

  • A 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 22, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
May 11, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Jan 14, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jun 21, 2024Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
May 13, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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