434 Korean restaurants inspected. 86.9% earned a Grade A.
There are 434 Korean restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 86.9% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Korean restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.7% of graded Korean establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Korean restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN SOO KAP SAN | Queens | C | 43 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| SPEEDY KOREAN GRILL | Manhattan | C | 33 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 3 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 24 | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 127 | 92.1% | 0.8% |
| Queens | 133 | 82.0% | 0.8% |
| Staten Island | 3 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
There are currently 252 Korean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 86.9% of all graded Korean establishments.
0.7% of graded Korean restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Korean restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.