GAI CHICKEN & RICE

SCORE: 39 POINTS

Friday, March 6, 2026

Overview

GAI CHICKEN & RICE in Financial District Battery Park City underwent a NYC health inspection on March 6, 2026 and scored 39 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
118 FULTON STREET
Manhattan, NY 10038
Cuisine
Thai
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02A

Food not cooked to required minimum temperature

Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death

📋 Code Requirements

Cook to minimum temps: Poultry 165°F, Ground meat 158°F, Pork/Beef/Lamb 145°F, Eggs 145°F, Fish 145°F

CDC Risk Factor: Inadequate Cooking
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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GAI CHICKEN & RICE — Inspection Questions

Did GAI CHICKEN & RICE pass their NYC health inspection on March 6, 2026?
GAI CHICKEN & RICE underwent inspection on March 6, 2026 with a score of 39 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did GAI CHICKEN & RICE have?
GAI CHICKEN & RICE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 02A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02A (Food not cooked to required minimum temperature) is a critical violation. All potentially hazardous foods must be cooked to proper internal temperatures to kill harmful bacteria Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death