Grade AKorean

Little Banchan Shop / Meju

5-28 49 AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 22, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Sep 12, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
Mar 7, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Jul 17, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	3 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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