Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
49
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
44 / 5
Jikji Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 11 violations, including 8 critical violations, for a total score of 49 points.
Latest Violations
8 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 22, 2025
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 49
- Critical points
- 44
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 11 (8 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Jikji Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a score of 12.
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.
Jikji Cafe's latest score: 49
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jikji Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Jikji Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Jikji Cafe last inspected?
Jikji Cafe was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
What was Jikji Cafe's latest inspection score?
Jikji Cafe's latest inspection score was 49 points.
How many violations did Jikji Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Jikji Cafe had 11 violations in its latest inspection, including 8 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Jikji Cafe located?
Jikji Cafe is located at Jfk Int'l Airport in Queens, NY 11430.
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: 40934037
Last updated: June 26, 2026