A
Korean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
SEOUL health grade & inspection history
11 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
8
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 72% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 29, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 29, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10B
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.
- 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.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
SEOUL inspection history
5 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 29, 2025 | A | 8 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 16, 2023 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 10HRecorded in 2 inspections
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Official location
SEOUL on the map
Common questions
SEOUL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SEOUL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was SEOUL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 29, 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.
Nearby inspection profiles
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