Kare Thai

752 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Thai
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Kare Thai has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Kare Thai on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Mar 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
55
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Nov 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kare Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kare Thai on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kare Thai?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kare Thai.

How does Kare Thai compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kare Thai most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kare Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kare Thai have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kare Thai inspected?

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