Queens, NY — Jongro Bbq, a Korean barbecue restaurant located at 155-14 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on April 4, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 21, placing the restaurant near the upper boundary of the B grade range and seven points below the threshold for a Grade C designation. The data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation during the April inspection. The violation, recorded under Code 02B, documented that hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were not maintained at or above 140°F as required.

Under the FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81, hot TCS foods must be held at 140°F or higher to prevent the growth of pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. TCS foods include cooked meats, poultry, rice, and other items that require temperature control throughout holding and service. A failure to maintain required hot-holding temperatures is classified as a critical violation because it represents a direct risk to public health.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Critical violations are weighted more heavily in New York City's scoring system than non-critical violations. NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety standards for all restaurants operating in the five boroughs, including requirements for temperature control, personal hygiene, pest management, and facility sanitation.

A score of 21 places Jongro Bbq within the Grade B range, but at a level that warrants attention. Scores in the upper portion of the B range — between 18 and 27 — indicate a greater number or severity of violations than those earning scores in the lower B range. Restaurants scoring 28 or above at the conclusion of the adjudication process receive a Grade C.

Inspection History

Jongro Bbq's recent inspection record shows a pattern of scores in the B range:

  • 2025-09-04: Score 20
  • 2024-05-07: Score 22 (Grade B)
  • 2023-05-16: Score 28

The 2023 inspection resulted in a score of 28, which falls at the Grade C threshold. The restaurant's most recent score of 21 is consistent with its 2024 and 2025 results, though the presence of a critical violation at this score level remains a relevant factor for diners.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grade system is based on the total score recorded at the time of inspection or following adjudication:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Grades must be posted publicly at the restaurant entrance. Inspection records, including violation details and scores, are available through the DOHMH's NYC Open Data portal and the city's restaurant inspection lookup tool at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Jongro Bbq including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.