Cote Korean Steakhouse

16 West 22 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
Korean
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cote Korean Steakhouse appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jan 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cote Korean Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cote Korean Steakhouse on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cote Korean Steakhouse?

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 Cote Korean Steakhouse.

How does Cote Korean Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cote Korean Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cote Korean Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cote Korean Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cote Korean Steakhouse 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 Cote Korean Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cote Korean Steakhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.