Grade CKorean
Obao
222 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Caution — Grade C at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 9, 2026
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| May 9, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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