YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Overview

YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on September 18, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
137 EAST HOUSTON STREET
Manhattan, NY 10002
Cuisine
Jewish/Kosher
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY β€” Inspection Questions

Did YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY pass their NYC health inspection on September 18, 2025?
YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY was closed by the health department on September 18, 2025 with a score of 61 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY have?
YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants