OpenKitchen User Reviews

Is OpenKitchen Safe?

OpenKitchen: Restaurant Safety appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for OpenKitchen is 84/100.

This assessment is based on 81 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.4/5.

Safety Analysis

85.2% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.5% of ratings suggest some concerns
12.3% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 81 App Store ratings for OpenKitchen.

Is OpenKitchen Legit?

OpenKitchen: Restaurant Safety has limited verification signals. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for OpenKitchen is 58/100.

Based on 58 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Skip, dishonest

The only thing you can do for free is download the app.

Response from developer

In-app purchases are clearly disclosed on our App Store page and follow Apple’s standard guidelines. We will offer a full refund, no questions asked, if you are not satisfied. The subscription fee supports our small team in collecting and updating millions of restaurant inspection records. If your area isn’t covered yet or something looks off, email support@openkitchen.app and we’ll help. We are committed to making OpenKitchen better every day for everyone who wants to eat with confidence.

Very incomplete app and forced to pay

This app barely has any states covered, they have no restaurants in my state showing, only showing in new york and california then if you go to any other state youd be lucky to find more than like 2 resturant. Then they expect you to pay a membership like they give any product worth paying for, and looks vibecoded
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Response from developer

Hi! Please cancel your free trial or request a full refund if your area is not covered yet. Our team normally responds to requests within 2 hours. We cover NY, CA, Florida, and many other areas, like Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Boston. We expand our coverage every week! If you'd like us to prioritize your area, please submit a request in the app or email support@openkitchen.app.

Great app!

I use OpenKitchen to make sure I am aware of what is going on at the places I choose to eat at. There are too many places that look clean on the surface, but end up leaving your stomach a mess. I’m glad I have this app for assurance!

Response from developer

Hi! Thanks for your review. We're glad you find OpenKitchen useful! Please let us know if you have any suggestions. Let's make OpenKitchen even better together!

Not accurate

Fake info the same inspection report on the health department looks way different on the app. They add more stuff fake report just be honest and post the right info shame

Response from developer

Hi! OpenKitchen shows inspection records exactly as released by health departments. If a record looks off, please report in the app or email support@openkitchen.app. We take accuracy seriously. (Note for restaurant owners: corrections to inspection records are handled by your health department only. Once updated there, the app reflects it.)

Scummy forced payments

This app is NOT free. Do not download it. It's another one of those dumb apps where they make it seem like it's free but end up forcing you to subscribe. We already subscribe to enough things in our life why should we subscribe to this?

Edit (response to developers): A lot of people usually think an app that's free to download is free, maybe with ads, maybe with optional in app purchases, but even the apps that do try to force subscriptions usually have some way of letting you use it for free. I understand the server costs thing though, but it would be a lot less deceptive if the app itself costed money instead of being free to download in my opinion.
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Response from developer

Hey, OpenKitchen includes a free trial, after which continued access requires a subscription. Pricing and renewal terms are shown before confirmation through Apple. Subscriptions support the ongoing collection and maintenance of millions of restaurant inspection records. We hope you'll give it a try and find it worth the subscription!

Potential but not ready, especially not for the price

There’s very minimal information this app provides, low coverage areas. This early on this app should be free, but it requires a trial. Deleted it within a week.

Response from developer

We now cover all the major US cities and are actively expanding to new places every week. If your area is not covered yet, please submit a request in the app or email support@openkitchen.app. We prioritize locations based on user requests and would also love to hear any feature suggestions! Let's make OpenKitchen better together! Please give it another try!

Has Potential, Very Inaccurate Though

This app has a lot of potential - I love the map view with all restaurants showing up. It makes it easy to explore just like exploring the Google Maps map for restaurants. However, ratings are not accurate. Places might have gotten a 96 (A) rating for the past 3 inspections since 2024 and show up as “Okay” or “Avoid” in-app, and then others might’ve only gotten a 75 (C) rating on their most recent health inspection report and then show up as “Safe” in-app. There isn’t a good enough description why these restaurants are rated the way they are. It’s a great concept but definitely needs some work!
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Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback. Accuracy is our top priority. We do NOT rely only on the overall inspection score. We also consider the specific violations found during the inspection, including whether they are administrative issues or actual health concerns, such as mice or pest activity. We are improving the app to show clearer explanations behind each rating. If you notice anything that seems incorrect, please report it on the restaurant page. Let's make OpenKitchen better together!

Cool app

I’ve actually been using this app a lot recently whenever I eat out. So easy to look up restaurants. Can’t wait for more features to come out!

Response from developer

Thank you. We will keep improving the app. Please let us know what works, what does not, and any features you would like to see. Let's make OpenKitchen better together.

Jay

I had my share with eating food that may my stomach sick

Response from developer

Thank you. We will keep improving the app. Please let us know what works, what does not, and any features you would like to see. Let's make OpenKitchen better together.