Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
December 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
2 / 3
Gai Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 10, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Non-Critical
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
- 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.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Latest Inspection Details
December 10, 2025
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 2
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gai Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its July 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.
Gai Kitchen's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gai Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Gai Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Gai Kitchen last inspected?
Gai Kitchen was last inspected on December 10, 2025.
What was Gai Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Gai Kitchen's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Gai Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Gai Kitchen had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Gai Kitchen located?
Gai Kitchen is located at 51 Mott Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50150733
Last updated: July 3, 2026