Korean Express
807 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 13, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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