Gai Kitchen

51 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Thai
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to four.

The pattern that stands out is the original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label, which has been cited two times.

Gai Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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.
10F
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
74
Jul 11, 2024
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gai Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gai Kitchen on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gai Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, the original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gai Kitchen.

How does Gai Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gai Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gai Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gai Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.