GAMMEEOK in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025
📍 9 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
GAMMEEOK, a Korean restaurant in Midtown South, has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 23 points, and has received 2 Grade C results among its 13 inspections over the past three years.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
GAMMEEOK in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
GAMMEEOK in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE B
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact ra...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not ...
GRADE C
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Thawing procedure improper.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipme...
Feb 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Feb 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Apr 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Apr 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 27
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-food ...
Apr 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, r...
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 29
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 41
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 41
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
GRADE C
Jan 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not p...
Jun 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing; or ROP foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment im...
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GAMMEEOK in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GAMMEEOK last inspected?
- GAMMEEOK was last inspected on April 2, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is GAMMEEOK's current health grade?
- GAMMEEOK currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has GAMMEEOK been closed by NYC Health?
- GAMMEEOK has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has GAMMEEOK had?
- GAMMEEOK has 13 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GAMMEEOK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GAMMEEOK was 79 points on January 18, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.