YIA YIA'S TAVERNA in East Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 7, 2025
📍 1035 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Greek
Overview
Yia Yia's Taverna in East Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned mixed results, including 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
YIA YIA'S TAVERNA in East Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
GRADE C
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 32
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.
Hot TCS food item that...
Nov 14, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly loca...
GRADE B
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
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 treatmen...
Jan 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Jun 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food...
Jun 21, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
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YIA YIA'S TAVERNA in East Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YIA YIA'S TAVERNA last inspected?
- YIA YIA'S TAVERNA was last inspected on April 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is YIA YIA'S TAVERNA's current health grade?
- YIA YIA'S TAVERNA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has YIA YIA'S TAVERNA had?
- YIA YIA'S TAVERNA has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at YIA YIA'S TAVERNA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YIA YIA'S TAVERNA was 32 points on November 14, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YIA YIA'S TAVERNA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. YIA YIA'S TAVERNA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.