425 Korean restaurants inspected. 90.9% earned a Grade A.
There are 425 Korean restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 90.9% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 94.6%, suggesting that Korean restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.8% 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KUNJIP | Manhattan | C | 57 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| MARI:NE | Manhattan | C | 55 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 28 | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 116 | 92.2% | 1.7% |
| Queens | 107 | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 230 Korean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 90.9% of all graded Korean establishments.
0.8% 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.