YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE in Financial District Battery Park City
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025
Overview
Yao Modern Cantonese Cuisine in Battery Park City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections since 2024, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and m...
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
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YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE last inspected?
- YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE was last inspected on September 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE's current health grade?
- YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE had?
- YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE has 3 health inspections on record from March 2024 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE was 24 points on May 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE ever received a Grade C?
- No. YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.