Manhattan, NY — Dookki, a Korean restaurant located at 11 West 32nd Street in Manhattan's Koreatown district, received a score of 30 on a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026, according to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) records. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, the lowest letter grade assigned under the city's restaurant grading system.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 3, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 26 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment.
Inspectors cited the restaurant under violation code 10F for non-food contact surfaces or equipment that were 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. This type of violation relates to the general condition and maintenance of equipment and surfaces that do not come into direct contact with food but are still required to meet sanitary standards.
While no critical violations were recorded during this inspection, the restaurant's total score of 30 points exceeded the threshold for a Grade C designation. It is worth noting that under the DOHMH scoring system, points are assessed based on the severity, extent, and conditions observed during the inspection. A higher score indicates more or greater violations documented during the visit.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program operates under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitary standards for all food service establishments in the five boroughs. The program is designed to protect public health by identifying conditions that could contribute to foodborne illness or unsanitary operating environments.
Violation code 10F falls under equipment and facility maintenance standards. The FDA Food Code, which serves as a model for local health regulations nationwide, requires that all surfaces and equipment in food establishments — whether or not they contact food directly — be designed, constructed, and maintained to be cleanable, in good repair, and free of conditions that could harbor bacteria or pests.
Non-food contact surfaces include items such as shelving, equipment exteriors, floors beneath equipment, and storage areas. When these surfaces are not properly maintained or accessible for cleaning, they can accumulate grease, food debris, or moisture that may attract pests or create unsanitary conditions over time.
Under the DOHMH scoring system, each violation observed during an inspection is assigned a point value based on its nature and severity. Critical violations, which pose a direct risk to public health, carry higher point values than non-critical violations. The total points accumulated determine the restaurant's letter grade.
Inspection History
This inspection represents the first recorded inspection for Dookki available in the DOHMH public database. No prior inspection history was available at the time of this report.
- February 26, 2026: Score 30 (Grade C), violations cited
As this is the establishment's first inspection on record, there is no prior data available for comparison. Restaurants receiving initial scores in Grade B or C territory are typically offered the opportunity to request a re-inspection or appear before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) to adjudicate their grade before a final letter grade is posted.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns grades based on inspection scores as follows:
- Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest violation level)
- Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate violation level)
- Grade C: 28 or more points (highest violation level)
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may choose to have a re-inspection. If the re-inspection score improves to Grade A range, the restaurant receives an A. If the score remains in B or C range, the restaurant may accept the grade or request a hearing at OATH. During the adjudication process, restaurants display a "Grade Pending" card.
All New York City restaurant inspection results are public record and are available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can search inspection histories by restaurant name, address, or borough to review the complete inspection record for any food service establishment in the city.
The full inspection report for Dookki is available on the NYC DOHMH website and on NYCRestaurantInspections.com.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Dookki including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.