Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery Health Inspection Grade
Jewish/kosher · 137 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 5, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
March 5, 2026
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Oct 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Sep 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jan 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 10.
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.
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's current NYC health grade?
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery currently has a A grade.
When was Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery last inspected?
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery was last inspected on March 5, 2026.
What was Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's latest inspection score?
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery have in its latest inspection?
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery located?
Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery is located at 137 East Houston Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 40544576
Last updated: June 26, 2026