New Kam Lai

890 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, New Kam Lai has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

New Kam Lai's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
74
Jan 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Kam Lai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Kam Lai on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Kam Lai?

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

How does New Kam Lai compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has New Kam Lai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Kam Lai have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New 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 New Kam Lai inspected?

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