Yankee Tavern Health Inspection Grade
American · 72 East 161st Street, The Bronx, NY 10451
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 31, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Yankee Tavern currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 31, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 31, 2025
- Date
- July 31, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yankee Tavern has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Yankee Tavern's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yankee Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Yankee Tavern currently has a A grade.
When was Yankee Tavern last inspected?
Yankee Tavern was last inspected on July 31, 2025.
What was Yankee Tavern's latest inspection score?
Yankee Tavern's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Yankee Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Yankee Tavern had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Yankee Tavern located?
Yankee Tavern is located at 72 East 161st Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40365499
Last updated: June 26, 2026