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Korean · Midtown-Times Square
DON DON health grade & inspection history
37 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
7
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 87% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 6 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 14, 2024. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 14, 2024Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
DON DON inspection history
36 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | A | 7 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Apr 4, 2024 | — | 43 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
DON DON on the map
Common questions
DON DON inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DON DON?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 14, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was DON DON last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 14, 2024.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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