Emo Kim Bob

2 West 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Emo Kim Bob has been inspected four times since 2022. Emo Kim Bob was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Dec 9, 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
Jun 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
95
Jun 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emo Kim Bob last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emo Kim Bob on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emo Kim Bob?

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

How does Emo Kim Bob compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Emo Kim Bob most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Emo Kim Bob's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emo Kim Bob have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emo Kim Bob 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 Emo Kim Bob inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emo Kim Bob is inspected roughly once per year on average.