A
Korean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
SAM WOO JUNG health grade & inspection history
138 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
7
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 86% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 5 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 17, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 17, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
SAM WOO JUNG inspection history
24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | 31 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 17, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 17, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
SAM WOO JUNG on the map
Common questions
SAM WOO JUNG inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SAM WOO JUNG?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 17, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was SAM WOO JUNG last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 17, 2025.
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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