Goo Gong Tan

40-09 149 Place, Queens, NY 11354

Korean

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Public records show four inspections at Goo Gong Tan stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 18, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near six.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

06D

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

08A

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Oct 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08C

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Apr 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08C

10B

Jun 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

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

06D

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

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

06C

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goo Gong Tan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goo Gong Tan on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goo Gong Tan?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Goo Gong Tan.

How does Goo Gong Tan compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Goo Gong Tan most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Goo Gong Tan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Goo Gong Tan have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Goo Gong Tan means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Goo Gong Tan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Goo Gong Tan is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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