What is Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery's health inspection score?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery last inspected?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery have?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery safe to eat at?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery serve?

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery serves Jewish/Kosher cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery

Name: Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery
Address: 137 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 78

137 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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Jewish/Kosher•Manhattan

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 76% of jewish/kosher restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

11x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

137 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

4 intermediate

Sep

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

4 High1 Med

5 total4 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

7 High4 Med

11 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−90 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10FNon-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.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−90 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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