Kam Rai

43-11 28 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Thai

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Kam Rai has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after six on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

02B

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

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

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

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 9, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.

06G

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04H

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

06D

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Feb 8, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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.

10B

Nov 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kam Rai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kam Rai on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kam Rai?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kam Rai.

How does Kam Rai compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kam Rai most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kam Rai's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kam Rai have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kam Rai means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Kam Rai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kam Rai is inspected around two times per year on average.

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