Hyo Dong Gak

51 West 35 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Hyo Dong Gak, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Apr 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55
Jun 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
64
Nov 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyo Dong Gak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyo Dong Gak on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyo Dong Gak?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyo Dong Gak.

How does Hyo Dong Gak compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hyo Dong Gak most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hyo Dong Gak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyo Dong Gak have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hyo Dong Gak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hyo Dong Gak inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hyo Dong Gak is inspected roughly once per year on average.