HIMALAYAN YAK in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 5, 2025
📍 72-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Himalayan Yak in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 12 points from its most recent inspection. With 4 inspections on record between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A once and Grade C once, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
HIMALAYAN YAK in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Thawing procedure improper.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of...
Jul 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
Oct 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment i...
Jun 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential sour...
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HIMALAYAN YAK in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HIMALAYAN YAK last inspected?
- HIMALAYAN YAK was last inspected on June 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is HIMALAYAN YAK's current health grade?
- HIMALAYAN YAK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HIMALAYAN YAK had?
- HIMALAYAN YAK has 4 health inspections on record from June 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HIMALAYAN YAK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HIMALAYAN YAK was 37 points on October 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HIMALAYAN YAK ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. HIMALAYAN YAK has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.