Korean · 1049 Saint Nicholas Avenue · Manhattan 10032
Closed by DOHMH on 2026-03-11; no reopening on record.
A last letter grade A (2024-10-31). The most recent inspection (2026-03-11) scored 63 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-03-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 63
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04F | Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. | Critical |
| 05A | Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
2024-10-31 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10F | Non-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. | — |
2023-08-01 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 10C | Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed. | — |
| 10F | Non-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. | — |
2023-08-01 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-01 | Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required | — |
| 20-08 | Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2024-10-31, 2023-08-01
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2024-10-31
GRADE C
72 open HPD violations — 32 class C
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Other restaurants at this address: Caramba Bar & Grill, Nuevo Rinco Del Sabor 2 Restaurant CORP, Nuevo Rincon Del Sabor, Vegano Fish Market & Restaurant.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
1049 Saint Nicholas Avenue