Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi

162-23 Depot Road, Queens, NY 11358

Korean

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Mar 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Mar 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Feb 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi.

How does Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi 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 Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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