KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026
📍 708 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Kam Lai in the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The Chinese restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Jul 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
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KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KAM LAI last inspected?
- KAM LAI was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is KAM LAI's current health grade?
- KAM LAI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KAM LAI had?
- KAM LAI has 4 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KAM LAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KAM LAI was 13 points on March 29, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KAM LAI ever received a Grade C?
- No. KAM LAI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.