KOBA in Financial District Battery Park City
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026
Overview
KOBA, a Korean restaurant in Battery Park City, currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH following an inspection scoring 45 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2024, with 1 prior Grade A result and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KOBA in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE Z
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
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.
Violations:
04N
Jan 5, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from...
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled ...
GRADE A
Jan 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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KOBA in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOBA last inspected?
- KOBA was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is KOBA's current health grade?
- KOBA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOBA had?
- KOBA has 5 health inspections on record from January 2024 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOBA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOBA was 57 points on August 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOBA ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOBA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.