Sam Woo Jung

138 West 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Korean
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sam Woo Jung has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sam Woo Jung on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Oct 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Woo Jung last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Woo Jung on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam Woo Jung?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam Woo Jung.

How does Sam Woo Jung compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sam Woo Jung most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sam Woo Jung's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sam Woo Jung have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam Woo Jung 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 Sam Woo Jung inspected?

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