Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
New Kam Lai currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 15, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
January 15, 2026
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Nov 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
May 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
New Kam Lai received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 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.
New Kam Lai's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Kam Lai's current NYC health grade?
New Kam Lai currently has a A grade.
When was New Kam Lai last inspected?
New Kam Lai was last inspected on January 15, 2026.
What was New Kam Lai's latest inspection score?
New Kam Lai's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did New Kam Lai have in its latest inspection?
New Kam Lai had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is New Kam Lai located?
New Kam Lai is located at 514 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 50148437
Last updated: July 3, 2026