Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
April 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
168 Hk currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 1, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
April 1, 2026
- Date
- April 1, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
168 Hk received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 29.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
168 Hk's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 168 Hk's current NYC health grade?
168 Hk does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was 168 Hk last inspected?
168 Hk was last inspected on April 1, 2026.
What was 168 Hk's latest inspection score?
168 Hk's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did 168 Hk have in its latest inspection?
168 Hk had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is 168 Hk located?
168 Hk is located at 41-42a Main Street in Queens, NY 11355.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50177686
Last updated: July 3, 2026