Hojokban

128 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Korean

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hojokban has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Oct 12, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Jan 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

05B

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hojokban last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hojokban on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hojokban compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Hojokban's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hojokban means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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