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What to order: Sogogi‑Gukbap · Collagen Gomtang · Lava Rock Cheese Tteokgalbi · Jeju Tangerine FizzKorean cuisine has so many amazing soups and I feel like a lot of people don't know about them. Woodam's menu features hearty, delicious soups (and other dishes) and I loved everything I tried. I visited with my unnie for dinner on a Tuesday and we were seated right away. I ordered the sogogi gukbap (beef and rice soup), cheese tteokgalbi (think of them like fried beef/pork meatballs stuffed with cheese), and the Jeju Tangerine Fizz drink (We also got a bottle of Saero soju and added some to th
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.
Casual, colorfully decorated, diner-style eatery specializing in gyros & other Greek favorites.
What to order: Haloumi Appetizer · The Gyro World Plate · Spicy Chicken Gyro (stuffed with fries) · Lemon PotatoesI’ve been a regular customer here for quite some time, which is why this experience was so disappointing. A couple of months ago, I was able to order the lunch special and enjoy it inside the restaurant without any issue. When I returned recently, I was told the lunch special was takeout only. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal, but there was only one customer in a very large dining room, and I was essentially being told I couldn’t sit down and eat my meal inside. This wasn’t about saving mo
Flies were present in the space.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
The restroom was missing basics like toilet paper, a bin, or a self-closing door.
What to order: seafood sujaebi · seafood pajun (seafood pancake) · mandu (dumplings)I came here and ended up having one of the best bowls of sujebi l've ever had, the broth alone deserves its own review. Rich, comforting, and incredibly clean-tasting without being heavy. The bossam was also a delicious. It was tender, flavorful, and perfect with the sauces and banchan, which were all fresh and well balanced. We also tried the octopus and pork with rice, which was super satisfying and packed with flavor. Honestly, everything we ordered worked really well together, but the sujebi
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
What to order: Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea · Jasmine Green Milk Tea · Rocky (Roasted) Milk TeaSuper cute interior and comfortable seating area upstairs. Staff is friendly as well. Drinks are not bad either. Their tea is fragrant and they have oat milk options which is awesome. Now for my standard comments. Location is clean and well kept.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Kitchen equipment was improperly built, placed, or maintained.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
What to order: Greek Salad with Chicken · Chicken Gyro · Lobster Bisque · Mashed Potatoes (as a side)Stopped by North Shore Diner in Queens and had a great breakfast experience. I ordered 2 eggs, home fries, turkey bacon, and coffee. Everything was fresh, hot, and cooked just right. My son had pancakes with bacon and eggs, and he really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the portions were good, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Definitely a great spot for breakfast if you're in Queens! 😋☕️
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Three-story Chinese buffet hall with enormous capacity, glittery looks & diverse food offerings.
What to order: Roast Duck · Shrimp Dumplings · Lobster with Ginger ScallionThey have the classics for dim sum via carts and you can't beat $4.75 each dish. Not huge variety but you can order from kitchen too. Ok, service is terrible BUT they have a no tip and no service charge policy. So I think it's a fair deal.
Live roaches were found on site.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.
Three-story Chinese buffet hall with enormous capacity, glittery looks & diverse food offerings.
What to order: Dim Sum (traditional Cantonese dim sum via carts) · Lamb Chops · Beef Short RibsThey have the classics for dim sum via carts and you can't beat $4.75 each dish. Not huge variety but you can order from kitchen too. Ok, service is terrible BUT they have a no tip and no service charge policy. So I think it's a fair deal.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Spacious eatery in New World Mall offering Chinese dishes & dim sum in banquet hall-like environs.
What to order: Siu Mai (Shumai) · Shrimp Har Gow · Beef rice rolls · Pineapple pork bunsThis ginormous typically decorated restaurant specializes in special events in the evenings. We went for a 60-70 person birthday party. We had our own partitioned space. There were several large weddings and other birthday parties going on at the same time. The food was average to bland. We had a set banquet dinner. Portions were generous with so much food to bring home in provided lunchboxes. Nov 2025
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Spacious eatery in New World Mall offering Chinese dishes & dim sum in banquet hall-like environs.
What to order: Siu Mai · Beef Rice Rolls · Pineapple Pork Buns · Egg TartsThis ginormous typically decorated restaurant specializes in special events in the evenings. We went for a 60-70 person birthday party. We had our own partitioned space. There were several large weddings and other birthday parties going on at the same time. The food was average to bland. We had a set banquet dinner. Portions were generous with so much food to bring home in provided lunchboxes. Nov 2025
Contaminated food was kept instead of being thrown out.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Spacious eatery in New World Mall offering Chinese dishes & dim sum in banquet hall-like environs.
What to order: Siu Mai · Shrimp Har Gow · Pineapple Pork Buns · Egg TartsThis ginormous typically decorated restaurant specializes in special events in the evenings. We went for a 60-70 person birthday party. We had our own partitioned space. There were several large weddings and other birthday parties going on at the same time. The food was average to bland. We had a set banquet dinner. Portions were generous with so much food to bring home in provided lunchboxes. Nov 2025
Casual Asian BBQ joint offering traditional skewers & more in a contemporary space.
What to order: Lamb /3Pc · Xingjiang Special Lamb /1Pc · Signature Fried Chicken Wings (6 Pcs) · Beef /3PcArrived right when it opened so there’s a lot of empty tables. My personal favorite were the sausages. The portion is decent size where you can try out multiple options. Also, the bathroom is really well decorated and clean.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
Spacious restaurant serving hot plates, casseroles & other Chinese dishes in an old-school setting.
What to order: Sampan Congee · Black Bean Clams (豉汁花蛤) · Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper · Baked Salted Chicken in Country StyleWe stopped in for lunch and was completely satisfied. Food was delicious. We ordered 3 main dishes with some sides of assorted dim sum. Large portions to share. I recommend trying thos restaurant if you are in Flushing.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
What to order: Big Plate Chicken · Special Laghman (Laghman) · Samsa · Lamb KawapPerfect low-key restaurant with such amazing Uyghur cuisine. It was my first time trying Uyghur food and it was amazing. Definitely would recommend the special Laghman and Big chicken plate (Better to share). The dumplings were also amazing and and would highly recommend either the Gosh nan and the Samsa. The service was also super face and super friendly. Finally we had the saffron tea at the end, a perfect way to end a great meal.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Compact restaurant offering Chinese dishes in a modern dining area with murals & funky furnishings.
What to order: House Special Fish Head with Hunan Pepper · Boiled Sauerkraut Fish · Griddle Spicy Bullfrog Pot · Pork TrottersThe Hunan food here is really delicious, and I love that you can choose the spice level. It’s very friendly for people who can’t handle super spicy food. Everything we tried was flavorful, and the portions were generous. The waiters were also very kind and attentive, their recommendations were spot on. On top of that, they were playing techno music, which made the whole dining experience even more fun. Great food, great service, and great music. Highly recommend this place, and I’ll definitely
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Traditional kitchen featuring classic Korean BBQ options grilled at the table, plus sushi & sashimi.
What to order: Triple Combo · Japchae · Haemul Paejon · Banchan (wide variety)This is a great restaurant and my favorite place to bring a family. It is very kid friendly. We went for a family meal with 9 people, aged 11-83 years old. We ordered the triple combo, 2 orders of mandu, japchae and haemul paejon and it was enough for our party. The staff are very attentive. Everyone was happy with the meal. My absolute favorite thing about San Soo Kap San 2 though are the beautiful array of banchan. They provided egg souffle and soft tofu soup with the meal. I also love that af
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
What to order: Sesame Cold Noodle w/ Sliced Pork Belly in Garlic Sauce · Sizzling Cumin Beef · Thousand Layers Scallion PancakeFast-food restaurant specializing in Cantonese rice noodle dish inside mini-mall space.
What to order: Shrimp steam rice roll · Beef rice roll · Joe's Special (loaded specialty roll) · Add peanut sauce and chili oilSmooth, silky steamed rice noodle rolls at this food hall location. Bunch of different filling combinations available from the classic shrimp and beef to "loaded" with shrimp, beef, roast pork. We tried the loaded and it was prepared fresh. We suggest to-go if you want to avoid the noise and crowds. Add a little soy sauce and enjoy. $10
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
What to order: Joe's Signature Rice Roll · Shrimp Party Rice Roll · Curry fish ball Rice RollWhat to order: Assorted-Gui · Fried Rice with Cheese and Fish Roe
Industrial-chic venue offering Korean fare, including grilled beef intestines, stews & noodles.
What to order: Grilled beef intestines (gopchang) — best done AYCE at this · End-of-meal fried rice (kimchi egg fried rice) · Corn cheese · Pork bellyOne of my favorite BBQ spots, especially if you love intestine. They really specialize in it and do it so well. I definitely recommend going to the location that has AYCE because the Midtown location does not offer it. It’s honestly way more worth it. The last time I went to Midtown, three of us paid around $350 with tip, and we weren’t even that full. I love their corn cheese, and the cold noodles were really good too. The kimchi egg fried rice was amazing. They grill the intestine for you an
Evidence of mice was found on site.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
What to order: Jajangmyeon · Tangsuyuk · Spicy Seafood Noodle SoupThis was the best start to end dinner we have had in flatbush so far. The entree for couples made our decisions much simpler. We was very pleased with the service and the atmosphere. the noodles with black bean sauce, sweet sour pork, sweet sour chicken, and the steamed dumplings were all delicious. The flower buns with condesed milk dessert were fantastic. We will surely return.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Food came from an unapproved or unknown source.
Cooked food wasn't cooled down fast enough to be safe.
Humble counter-serve with carry-out, delivery & a few eat-in tables specializing in sushi & sashimi.
What to order: Special Roll Platter (Medium or Large) · Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll · Salmon Sushi Roll ComboGreat service, amazing decorations, overall great staff. It took less than 10 minutes for our order to arrive, extremely fast service and overall welcoming atmosphere. Would come again !!
No written procedure for safely refilling reusable containers.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.
What to order: Clay pot rice with mixed meats · Roast duck · Soy sauce chicken · Housemade soup dumplingsThe first time I came here, I was dragged in by my wife and sister in law. I wasn’t that hungry at the time but they had me try the items they ordered. I am more of an entree-type of person and never really like rice. They had me try one of th signature dishes - rice in a clay pot with different meats. OMG! The rice was very flavorful and cooked PERFECTLY. I’m here today - my 4th visit in the past month and never disappointed. The food is Cantonese style but more of an eclectic touc
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
What to order: CHICKEN TERIYAKI SPECIAL · CHICKEN & SHRIMP BENTO · SALMON TERIYAKIGreat takeout — tasty food and good prices! We ordered takeout from Teriyaki One Japanese Grill and everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. The salmon teriyaki was perfectly cooked, the fried rice had great flavor, and the dumplings were crispy and full of taste. Portions were generous, and the price was very reasonable. The order was ready on time and packed neatly. Definitely a great spot for quick and tasty Japanese food — we’ll be ordering again soon!
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Flies were present in the space.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
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