Gia Lam Ii

5414 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Gia Lam Ii, the earliest from 2023. Gia Lam Ii was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to one.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. On balance, this is a reassuring file for diners.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dec 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gia Lam Ii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gia Lam Ii on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gia Lam Ii?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Gia Lam Ii.

How does Gia Lam Ii compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gia Lam Ii most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gia Lam Ii's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gia Lam Ii have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gia Lam Ii means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gia Lam Ii inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gia Lam Ii is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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