Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant

7809 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

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

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

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

08A

Apr 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04L

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant on file is from Dec 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant.

How does Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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