NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 514 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
New Kam Lai on Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2024 across 6 inspections on record. The restaurant's most recent inspection resulted in the Grade A.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 Z
Nov 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating informatio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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
Nov 3, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
May 9, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
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 oxy...
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NEW KAM LAI in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW KAM LAI last inspected?
- NEW KAM LAI was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 times has NEW KAM LAI been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW KAM LAI 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 NEW KAM LAI had?
- NEW KAM LAI has 6 health inspections on record from May 2024 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW KAM LAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW KAM LAI was 47 points on November 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.