Queens, NY — Ju Bang Jang, a Korean restaurant located at 215-10D Northern Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted March 17, 2026. The inspection yielded a score of 28, the minimum threshold for a C grade, with one non-critical violation recorded. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one violation during the March visit, classified as non-critical under NYC Health Code standards.

The violation — Code 10F — pertains to non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit. While non-critical in classification, this type of violation can contribute to pest harborage, bacterial buildup, and broader sanitation concerns if left unaddressed.

No critical violations were identified during this inspection, meaning inspectors did not cite issues directly linked to foodborne illness risk such as improper food temperature control, evidence of pests, or contamination of food contact surfaces.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH environmental health inspectors. Each violation carries a point value, and the cumulative score determines the letter grade posted at the restaurant.

The FDA Food Code, which New York City's health code largely mirrors, establishes standards for equipment maintenance to prevent contamination pathways and ensure that surfaces can be effectively sanitized. Code 10F violations reflect a gap in equipment upkeep that, while not immediately tied to a specific foodborne illness risk, represents a deviation from baseline sanitation standards required of licensed food service operators.

A score of 28 places Ju Bang Jang at the exact boundary of the C grade range. Restaurants scoring in this range are typically re-inspected within a set timeframe. If a restaurant scores below a grade of A on an initial inspection, it may request an adjudication hearing and is subject to a follow-up inspection, at which point the lower of the two scores determines the grade posted publicly.

Inspection History

Ju Bang Jang's prior inspection record shows a single previous inspection on file with DOHMH:

  • September 25, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)

The September 2024 inspection resulted in a Grade A, indicating the establishment was in strong compliance at that time. The shift from a score of 12 to 28 over approximately 18 months represents a meaningful change in the inspection outcome, though the current result involves a single, non-critical violation.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is designed to give the public a clear, at-a-glance indicator of a food service establishment's compliance with health code standards. Grades are calculated based on the total point value of violations cited during an inspection:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (highest compliance)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

A posted grade reflects either the score from an initial inspection (if a Grade A) or the score from a subsequent re-inspection. Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance.

Consumers can look up current and historical inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available at the NYC Open Data portal. Records include violation details, scores, and grade history for all inspections on file.

More About This Restaurant

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