What is The Ssam's health inspection score?

The Ssam has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Ssam last inspected?

The Ssam was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Ssam have?

The Ssam has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Ssam safe to eat at?

Yes, The Ssam has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Ssam serve?

The Ssam serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Ssam

Name: The Ssam
Address: 307 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Rating: 87

307 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Korean•Manhattan

Ranked #997 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 91% of korean restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Aug 12, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

307 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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