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

Lim's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 65 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 December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lim's Kitchen have?

Lim's Kitchen has 10 total violations across 2 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 65/100, 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: 242 EAST 40 STREET, Manhattan, 10016
Rating: 65

242 EAST 40 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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Korean•Manhattan

Ranked #991 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 67% of korean restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+80 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

242 EAST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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−5 pts

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

5 High4 Med

9 total3 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

05EToilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.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
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
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

Intermediate (4)

−20 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
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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