Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Sao Mai currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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
May 20, 2025
- Date
- May 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jul 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sao Mai's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was a A, after a C in July 2023.
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.
Sao Mai's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sao Mai's current NYC health grade?
Sao Mai currently has a A grade.
When was Sao Mai last inspected?
Sao Mai was last inspected on May 20, 2025.
What was Sao Mai's latest inspection score?
Sao Mai's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Sao Mai have in its latest inspection?
Sao Mai had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Sao Mai located?
Sao Mai is located at 203 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 41629235
Last updated: June 26, 2026