Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
20
Last inspection
September 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 7
Yama currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 23, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 23, 2025
- Date
- September 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yama's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a B, after a A in February 2023.
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.
Yama's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yama's current NYC health grade?
Yama currently has a B grade.
When was Yama last inspected?
Yama was last inspected on September 23, 2025.
What was Yama's latest inspection score?
Yama's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did Yama have in its latest inspection?
Yama had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Yama located?
Yama is located at 122 East 17th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 40388818
Last updated: June 26, 2026