Naju Gomtang

156-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354

Korean

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records currently show only two inspections for Naju Gomtang. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Naju Gomtang's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Mar 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naju Gomtang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naju Gomtang on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Naju Gomtang compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Naju Gomtang most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Naju Gomtang's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Naju Gomtang have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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