I Love Bibimbap

1049 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

Korean

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at I Love Bibimbap, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting I Love Bibimbap on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

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

04F

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

06D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

04K

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

04L

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

08A

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

Aug 1, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04L

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

06D

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

08A

10F

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

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Love Bibimbap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Love Bibimbap on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I Love Bibimbap?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at I Love Bibimbap.

How does I Love Bibimbap compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

I Love Bibimbap most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has I Love Bibimbap's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at I Love Bibimbap have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I Love Bibimbap 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 I Love Bibimbap inspected?

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

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