Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
37
Last inspection
July 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
35 / 2
Lee & Bai currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 20, 2026 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 37 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 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
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
July 20, 2026
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 37
- Critical points
- 35
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lee & Bai does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Lee & Bai's latest score: 37
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee & Bai's current NYC health grade?
Lee & Bai currently has a N grade.
When was Lee & Bai last inspected?
Lee & Bai was last inspected on July 20, 2026.
What was Lee & Bai's latest inspection score?
Lee & Bai's latest inspection score was 37 points.
How many violations did Lee & Bai have in its latest inspection?
Lee & Bai had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Lee & Bai located?
Lee & Bai is located at 42-62 Hunter Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50187193
Last updated: September 11, 2026