Kim Fai

1628 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Kim Fai stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

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

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

02B

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

Mar 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

08A

Nov 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Nov 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

04K

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

04H

02G

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

04M

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

04L

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

02B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kim Fai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kim Fai on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kim Fai?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kim Fai.

How does Kim Fai compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kim Fai most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kim Fai's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kim Fai have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kim Fai 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 Kim Fai inspected?

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

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