Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery
137 EAST HOUSTON STREET, 10002
Jewish/Kosher
2124772858
AScore: 13
Last inspected: March 5, 2026
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Inspection History
March 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10HSingle 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.
October 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 2
10FNon-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.
October 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 20
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
September 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 61
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNon-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.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
January 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.