Kings of Kobe

650 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
May 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kings of Kobe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kings of Kobe on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kings of Kobe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kings of Kobe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kings of Kobe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kings of Kobe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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