So Poong Janchi

171-08 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at So Poong Janchi is still short, with only two visits logged. So Poong Janchi was last inspected on Apr 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

So Poong Janchi's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Jan 3, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was So Poong Janchi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at So Poong Janchi on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at So Poong Janchi?

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 So Poong Janchi.

How does So Poong Janchi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

So Poong Janchi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has So Poong Janchi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at So Poong Janchi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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