Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
24
Last inspection
November 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 3
Yawning Cobra currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 21, 2025 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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 treatment.
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Latest Inspection Details
November 21, 2025
- Date
- November 21, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yawning Cobra does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Yawning Cobra's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yawning Cobra's current NYC health grade?
Yawning Cobra currently has a Z grade.
When was Yawning Cobra last inspected?
Yawning Cobra was last inspected on November 21, 2025.
What was Yawning Cobra's latest inspection score?
Yawning Cobra's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Yawning Cobra have in its latest inspection?
Yawning Cobra had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Yawning Cobra located?
Yawning Cobra is located at 356 Bowery in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50152799
Last updated: July 3, 2026