Golden Pig Korean BBQ

152-12 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
Korean
Last inspected: May 2, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Golden Pig Korean BBQ is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated May 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
61
Mar 30, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Pig Korean BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Pig Korean BBQ on file is from May 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Pig Korean BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Pig Korean BBQ.

How does Golden Pig Korean BBQ compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Golden Pig Korean BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Golden Pig Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Pig Korean BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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