Korean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE health grade & inspection history
67 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Oct 21, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 21, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Score trend
KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE inspection history
8 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | B | 27 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | 19 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 29, 2024 | A | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 24, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | 53 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 5 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 10BRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
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Common questions
KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Oct 21, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
When was KOFOO / THE SPOT CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 21, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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