Kings of Kobe Health Inspection Grade
American · 650 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Kings of Kobe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 27, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Latest Inspection Details
August 27, 2025
- Date
- August 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kings of Kobe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its May 2023 score of 2.
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.
Kings of Kobe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings of Kobe's current NYC health grade?
Kings of Kobe currently has a A grade.
When was Kings of Kobe last inspected?
Kings of Kobe was last inspected on August 27, 2025.
What was Kings of Kobe's latest inspection score?
Kings of Kobe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Kings of Kobe have in its latest inspection?
Kings of Kobe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Kings of Kobe located?
Kings of Kobe is located at 650 West 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50099543
Last updated: June 26, 2026