Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
March 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Sam Lee Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 4, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
March 4, 2025
- Date
- March 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 25, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sam Lee Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its September 2023 score of 13.
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.
Sam Lee Kitchen's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Lee Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Sam Lee Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Sam Lee Kitchen last inspected?
Sam Lee Kitchen was last inspected on March 4, 2025.
What was Sam Lee Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Sam Lee Kitchen's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Sam Lee Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Sam Lee Kitchen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sam Lee Kitchen located?
Sam Lee Kitchen is located at 21-08 36th Avenue in Queens, NY 11106.
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: 41657557
Last updated: June 26, 2026