YUMMY CITY in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 1557 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Yummy City in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
YUMMY CITY in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 A
May 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Dec 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spac...
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YUMMY CITY in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YUMMY CITY last inspected?
- YUMMY CITY was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is YUMMY CITY's current health grade?
- YUMMY CITY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has YUMMY CITY had?
- YUMMY CITY has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at YUMMY CITY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YUMMY CITY was 22 points on June 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YUMMY CITY ever received a Grade C?
- No. YUMMY CITY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.