I Am Kimchi

45-14 162 Street, Queens, NY 11358

Korean

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, I Am Kimchi has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Jan 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Jan 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Am Kimchi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Am Kimchi on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I Am Kimchi?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Am Kimchi.

How does I Am Kimchi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

I Am Kimchi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has I Am Kimchi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Am Kimchi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at I Am Kimchi 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 I Am Kimchi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, I Am Kimchi is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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