Kam Lai

708 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Kam Lai stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Kam Lai is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kam Lai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kam Lai on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kam Lai?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kam Lai.

How does Kam Lai compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kam Lai most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kam Lai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Kam Lai have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kam Lai 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 Kam Lai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kam Lai is inspected roughly once per year on average.