What is Lim's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Lim's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lim's Kitchen last inspected?

Lim's Kitchen was last inspected on March 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lim's Kitchen have?

Lim's Kitchen has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lim's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Lim's Kitchen has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lim's Kitchen serve?

Lim's Kitchen serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lim's Kitchen

Name: Lim's Kitchen
Address: 45-13 BROADWAY, Queens, 11103
Rating: 48

45-13 BROADWAY, Queens

Last Inspected: 3/11/2026

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0Poor

Korean•Queens

Ranked #995 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 58% of korean restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (48/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

45-13 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11103

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
10CLighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02FMeat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High2 Med

7 total

40/100inspection score

7 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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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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