Nowon

436 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Korean
Last inspected: May 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Nowon stretching back to 2023. Nowon was last inspected on May 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to one violation previously.

Sanitized equipment or utensil comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. On balance, this is a reassuring file for diners.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Jun 1, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nowon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nowon on file is from May 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nowon?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Nowon.

How does Nowon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nowon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nowon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nowon have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nowon 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 Nowon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nowon is inspected around two times per year on average.