Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
29
Last inspection
June 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 3
Yin Ji Brooklyn currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 22, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 22, 2026
- Date
- June 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yin Ji Brooklyn has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Yin Ji Brooklyn's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yin Ji Brooklyn's current NYC health grade?
Yin Ji Brooklyn currently has a Z grade.
When was Yin Ji Brooklyn last inspected?
Yin Ji Brooklyn was last inspected on June 22, 2026.
What was Yin Ji Brooklyn's latest inspection score?
Yin Ji Brooklyn's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Yin Ji Brooklyn have in its latest inspection?
Yin Ji Brooklyn had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Yin Ji Brooklyn located?
Yin Ji Brooklyn is located at 2122 86th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50149781
Last updated: July 3, 2026