Jongro BBQ

155-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Jongro BBQ, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Jongro BBQ's latest score of 61 falls below the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Sep 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
58
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jongro BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jongro BBQ on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jongro BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jongro BBQ.

How does Jongro BBQ compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jongro BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Jongro BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jongro BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jongro BBQ 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 Jongro BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jongro BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.