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Middle Eastern · New York City, NY

Bab Al Yemen

600 Van Nest Avenue

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Bab Al Yemen last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 29, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Not yet graded” (official score 11).
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?
1 inspection on record, from May 29, 2026 to May 29, 2026.
Has Bab Al Yemen ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 29, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

May 29, 2026

Not yet graded

Official score: 11 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

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 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

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.

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criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

Food, 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.

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.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

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