Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
I AM Kimchi currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 3, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 3, 2025
- Date
- January 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
I AM Kimchi received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 13.
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.
I AM Kimchi's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is I AM Kimchi's current NYC health grade?
I AM Kimchi currently has a A grade.
When was I AM Kimchi last inspected?
I AM Kimchi was last inspected on January 3, 2025.
What was I AM Kimchi's latest inspection score?
I AM Kimchi's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did I AM Kimchi have in its latest inspection?
I AM Kimchi had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is I AM Kimchi located?
I AM Kimchi is located at 45-14 162nd Street in Queens, NY 11358.
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: 50123224
Last updated: July 3, 2026