GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025
📍 18 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Golden Hof/NY Kimchi in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 22 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
May 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold runni...
GRADE A
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
GRADE A
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas....
Jul 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or condit...
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GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI last inspected?
- GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI was last inspected on July 18, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI's current health grade?
- GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI had?
- GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI has 6 health inspections on record from July 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI was 36 points on January 12, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI ever received a Grade C?
- No. GOLDEN HOF/ NY KIMCHI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.