Gai Kitchen

Name: Gai Kitchen
Address: 51 Mott Street, NYC, NY, 10013, US
Telephone: (646) 861-3798

51 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Grade A · as of Dec 10, 2025

Gai Kitchen was last inspected on December 10, 2025 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

December 10, 2025 · Trans Fat · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

1 paperwork

PaperworkNutrition labeling

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

Dec 10, 2025 A 5 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.
  
  Official wording (code 09A)
  Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  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.
Dec 10, 2025 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
  
  Official wording (code 20-04)
  “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Jul 11, 2024 A 12 points (A range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
2 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
  
  Official wording (code 06D)
  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02B)
  Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jul 11, 2024 –

Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.