NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 890 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
New Kam Lai on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan Valley holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jul 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jun 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Plumbing not properly instal...
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NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW KAM LAI last inspected?
- NEW KAM LAI was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is NEW KAM LAI's current health grade?
- NEW 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 NEW KAM LAI had?
- NEW KAM LAI has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW KAM LAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW KAM LAI was 18 points on June 15, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NEW KAM LAI ever received a Grade C?
- No. NEW KAM LAI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.