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Korean · Murray Hill, Manhattan

Lim's Kitchen

242 East 40 Street, Manhattan 10016 · 6464100448

Pending NYC grade
65 Clean Score
2 Inspection score
Dec 23, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Inspection history

Dec 23, 2025 · Grade Pending · Score 2

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

  • 10F — 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. (critical)
Dec 16, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 113

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical)
  • 05E — Toilet 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. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 10B — Anti-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. (critical)
  • 05D — No 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. (critical)

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