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So Poong Janchi: health inspection history

171-08 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11358

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Address: 171-08 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11358
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Korean
Most recent grade: Grade B issued Apr 3, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Aug 11, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Jan 3, 2025 to Aug 11, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 12 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 22 points. Among 131 graded restaurants in ZIP 11358, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Aug 11, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 23Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10HNot critical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Apr 3, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 22Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10BNot critical 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.
10FNot critical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CCritical 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.

Jan 3, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNot critical 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.
06CCritical 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.

Jan 3, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

28-01Not critical Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.