426 Korean restaurants inspected. 88.8% earned a Grade A.
There are 426 Korean restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 88.8% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.7%, suggesting that Korean restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBAP LAB (INSIDE WHOLEFOODS, TO THE LEFT) | Brooklyn | C | 71 | Jun 01, 2026 |
| GOO GONG TAN | Queens | C | 52 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| GOO GONG TAN | Queens | C | 37 | May 28, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 25 | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| Manhattan | 124 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 126 | 83.3% | 1.6% |
| Staten Island | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 247 Korean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 88.8% of all graded Korean establishments.
1.1% 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.