HELLO, YAM!

SCORE: 23 POINTS

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Overview

HELLO, YAM! in East Village underwent a NYC health inspection on January 7, 2026 and scored 23 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
443 EAST 9 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10009
Cuisine
Frozen Desserts
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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HELLO, YAM! — Inspection Questions

Did HELLO, YAM! pass their NYC health inspection on January 7, 2026?
HELLO, YAM! underwent inspection on January 7, 2026 with a score of 23 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did HELLO, YAM! have?
HELLO, YAM! had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility