Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
Kum Kau currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 23, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 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
- 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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
May 23, 2025
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kum Kau has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2024 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.
Kum Kau's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kum Kau's current NYC health grade?
Kum Kau currently has a A grade.
When was Kum Kau last inspected?
Kum Kau was last inspected on May 23, 2025.
What was Kum Kau's latest inspection score?
Kum Kau's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Kum Kau have in its latest inspection?
Kum Kau had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Kum Kau located?
Kum Kau is located at 463 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11205.
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: 50145527
Last updated: July 3, 2026