KOREAN EXPRESS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026
📍 807 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Korean Express on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, scoring 26 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has received 8 inspections since 2022, with Grade A results on 2 occasions and no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
KOREAN EXPRESS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Apr 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Dec 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Jan 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or n...
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food servi...
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Jul 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleanin...
KOREAN EXPRESS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOREAN EXPRESS last inspected?
- KOREAN EXPRESS was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is KOREAN EXPRESS's current health grade?
- KOREAN EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOREAN EXPRESS had?
- KOREAN EXPRESS has 9 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOREAN EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOREAN EXPRESS was 58 points on December 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOREAN EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOREAN EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.