KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025
📍 67 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE in Midtown South holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points from its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B on 1 occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE B
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Sep 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
May 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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...
GRADE A
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Dec 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 re...
Dec 27, 2022
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly seale...
Dec 27, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
The original nutrition f...
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KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE last inspected?
- KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE was last inspected on October 21, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE's current health grade?
- KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE 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 health inspections has KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE had?
- KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE was 53 points on December 27, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.