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Smith Street's Ssam Reopens After Health Department Finds Mice and Flies

By Nikhita Venugopal | August 26, 2016 3:18pm | Updated on August 31, 2016 1:16pm
 Ssam, the Smith Street restaurant, was closed this week by the Health Department.
Ssam, the Smith Street restaurant, was closed this week by the Health Department.
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UPDATE: Ssam reopened Monday, according to owner Steve Kim. The restaurant was last inspected by the Health Department on Aug. 29 and its grade is pending. Kim said he has hired a lawyer to fight and appeal the Health Department's report.

BOERUM HILL — A 2-year-old Korean restaurant was shuttered by the Health Department after inspectors found evidence of mice and flies.

Ssam, located at 170 Smith St., racked up 67 violations points during an inspection Aug. 24, according to the Health Department's website.

Critical violations included inadequate personal cleanliness, such as soiled outer garments and ineffective hair restraints. Food surfaces were also not properly washed and sanitized after use and cold food items were kept above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, the agency said. 

There was also evidence of mice as well as "filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated" flies in the restaurant.

A noticed dated Aug. 24 posted on the shuttered restaurant said it was closed "for operating without a permit."

Ssam opened in July 2014 with its signature gluten-free Korean fried chicken in hopes of catering to health-conscious diners, its owner said at the time.

Management was not available to comment Friday.