Ejen

254 36 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Korean

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ejen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Ejen on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jan 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

04L

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

Jun 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

06B

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ejen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ejen on file is from Aug 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ejen?

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 Ejen.

How does Ejen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ejen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ejen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ejen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ejen 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 Ejen inspected?

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

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