Nolbu Restaurant

164-25 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358
Korean
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Nolbu Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nolbu Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nolbu Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nolbu Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nolbu Restaurant.

How does Nolbu Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Nolbu Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nolbu Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nolbu Restaurant 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 Nolbu Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nolbu Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.