KIM FAI in Flatlands
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025
📍 1628 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11234 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Kim Fai in Flatlands has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B, with a single Grade B result among its 5 inspections conducted between 2023 and 2025.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
KIM FAI in Flatlands: Emergency Closures (2)
KIM FAI in Flatlands: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Oct 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths n...
Mar 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE P
Nov 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Violations:
09A
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 li...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from o...
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KIM FAI in Flatlands: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KIM FAI last inspected?
- KIM FAI was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is KIM FAI's current health grade?
- KIM FAI currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has KIM FAI been closed by NYC Health?
- KIM FAI has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KIM FAI had?
- KIM FAI has 5 health inspections on record from November 2023 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KIM FAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KIM FAI was 67 points on November 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.