Bonchon

325 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bonchon five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Bonchon squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

Aug 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Aug 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonchon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonchon on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonchon?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bonchon.

How does Bonchon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bonchon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bonchon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonchon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonchon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bonchon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonchon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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