Brooklyn, NY — Yummy 88, a Chinese restaurant at 130 Wilson Avenue in Bushwick, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following a health inspection that resulted in a score of 63 points. The inspection, conducted on January 14, 2026, identified one critical violation and two non-critical violations at the establishment.
A score of 63 places the restaurant well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C, the lowest letter grade assigned under New York City's restaurant grading system. The closure required the restaurant to address the documented conditions before resuming operations.
What Inspectors Found
During the January 14 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented the following violations at Yummy 88:
The most serious finding was a critical violation related to food protection. Inspectors cited the restaurant under violation code 06C for failure to protect food, supplies, or equipment from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. The citation also noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. This type of violation poses a direct risk to consumer health, as unprotected food can be exposed to bacteria, chemicals, or physical contaminants.
Inspectors also documented two non-critical violations. Under code 08A, the establishment was found not to be free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. Pest-related conditions can create environments where vermin access food preparation and storage areas. The second non-critical violation, cited under code 28-01, noted that a nuisance was created or allowed to exist, with the facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying conditions.
While non-critical violations do not individually represent an immediate health hazard, they contribute to the overall inspection score and can indicate broader maintenance or operational concerns at a food establishment.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program, administered by DOHMH, operates under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitation requirements for all food service establishments in the five boroughs. The program is also informed by the FDA Food Code, which provides federal guidelines for safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
The critical violation documented at Yummy 88 — failure to protect food from contamination — addresses one of the most fundamental principles of food safety. The FDA Food Code requires that food be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw and ready-to-eat items, maintaining proper storage conditions, and ensuring that condiments are dispensed in a sanitary manner. When food is left unprotected, the risk of foodborne illness increases, particularly from pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
Pest-related conditions, while cited as non-critical in this inspection, are closely monitored by DOHMH. The presence of harborage conditions — areas where pests can nest or find food and water — can lead to more serious infestations if not corrected promptly.
When a restaurant receives a score high enough to warrant closure, DOHMH requires the establishment to correct the violations and pass a re-inspection before reopening to the public.
Inspection History
Yummy 88's recent inspection record shows the following activity:
- January 14, 2026: Score 63 (Grade C range), closed by DOHMH
- January 23, 2026: Score 19 (Grade B range), closed by DOHMH
- January 30, 2026: Score 2 (Grade A range), reopened
The record indicates that following the January 14 closure, the restaurant underwent a subsequent inspection on January 23 that resulted in a score of 19, which still led to a closure. By January 30, however, Yummy 88 achieved a score of 2, well within the Grade A range, and was permitted to reopen.
This pattern — an initial poor score followed by rapid improvement upon re-inspection — is not uncommon in the NYC restaurant inspection system. Establishments that are closed often make immediate corrections to address cited violations in order to resume business as quickly as possible.
It should be noted that the inspection data from January 14 was released publicly by DOHMH on February 24, 2026. There can be a delay between when an inspection occurs and when the results appear in the public dataset.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health codes:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection. The grade posted in the restaurant's window reflects the best outcome from the inspection cycle. Grade cards must be displayed prominently near the entrance so that customers can make informed dining decisions.
Yummy 88's most recent inspection score of 2, recorded on January 30, 2026, places the restaurant firmly in Grade A territory, indicating that the conditions documented during the January 14 inspection have been substantially addressed.
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH public database or by visiting NYCRestaurantInspections.com for detailed records and analysis.
More About This Restaurant
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