Little Banchan Shop / Meju Health Inspection Grade
Korean · 5-28 49th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Little Banchan Shop / Meju currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 22, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, 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.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
December 22, 2025
- Date
- December 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Little Banchan Shop / Meju's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a A, after a B in September 2025.
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.
Little Banchan Shop / Meju's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Banchan Shop / Meju's current NYC health grade?
Little Banchan Shop / Meju currently has a A grade.
When was Little Banchan Shop / Meju last inspected?
Little Banchan Shop / Meju was last inspected on December 22, 2025.
What was Little Banchan Shop / Meju's latest inspection score?
Little Banchan Shop / Meju's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Little Banchan Shop / Meju have in its latest inspection?
Little Banchan Shop / Meju had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Little Banchan Shop / Meju located?
Little Banchan Shop / Meju is located at 5-28 49th Avenue in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50124567
Last updated: July 3, 2026