HYO DONG GAK in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 51 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
HYO DONG GAK in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. The Korean restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
HYO DONG GAK in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwis...
GRADE C
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28
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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from o...
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 nec...
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
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HYO DONG GAK in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HYO DONG GAK last inspected?
- HYO DONG GAK was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is HYO DONG GAK's current health grade?
- HYO DONG GAK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HYO DONG GAK had?
- HYO DONG GAK has 5 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HYO DONG GAK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HYO DONG GAK was 28 points on November 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HYO DONG GAK ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. HYO DONG GAK has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.