Food Service Establishment · Nassau County, NY

Pyo Chai

100 Covert Avenue

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Pyo Chai last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 20, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Dec 19, 2023 to Jan 20, 2026.
Has Pyo Chai ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 19, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 2EFood temperature

Official Wording

Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 5EContamination

Official Wording

Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2024

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jan 22, 2024

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 5EContamination

Official Wording

Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 14CPests