Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
New Kam Lai currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 3, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 3, 2025
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
New Kam Lai has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 10, 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.
New Kam Lai's latest score: 10
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 December 3, 2025.
What was New Kam Lai's latest inspection score?
New Kam Lai's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did New Kam Lai have in its latest inspection?
New Kam Lai had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is New Kam Lai located?
New Kam Lai is located at 890 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10025.
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: 50072968
Last updated: June 26, 2026