Barn Joo

35 Union Square West, Manhattan, NY 10003
Korean
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Barn Joo has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Barn Joo trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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.
10F
82
May 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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.
10B
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barn Joo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barn Joo on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barn Joo?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barn Joo.

How does Barn Joo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barn Joo most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barn Joo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barn Joo have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barn Joo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Barn Joo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barn Joo is inspected roughly once per year on average.