GAI CHICKEN & RICE in Financial District Battery Park City
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026
Overview
Gai Chicken & Rice in Battery Park City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Thai restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GAI CHICKEN & RICE in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. β’ Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 Β°F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process οΏ½...
Violations:
02A
GRADE A
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishmentβs food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flie...
May 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F.
Non-food contact surface or...
May 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
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 accepta...
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
Mar 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 ...
GAI CHICKEN & RICE in Financial District Battery Park City: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Gai Chicken & Rice Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 10, 2026Browse Related
GAI CHICKEN & RICE in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GAI CHICKEN & RICE last inspected?
- GAI CHICKEN & RICE was last inspected on March 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 39 points.
- What is GAI CHICKEN & RICE's current health grade?
- GAI CHICKEN & RICE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0β13 points.
- How many health inspections has GAI CHICKEN & RICE had?
- GAI CHICKEN & RICE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GAI CHICKEN & RICE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GAI CHICKEN & RICE was 39 points on March 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GAI CHICKEN & RICE ever received a Grade C?
- No. GAI CHICKEN & RICE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.