Kimchi Grill

766 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Korean
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Kimchi Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Kimchi Grill squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Sep 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
86
Jan 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimchi Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimchi Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimchi Grill?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kimchi Grill.

How does Kimchi Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kimchi Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kimchi Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimchi Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kimchi Grill 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 Kimchi Grill inspected?

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