What is KA Lok Kitchen's health inspection score?

KA Lok Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was KA Lok Kitchen last inspected?

KA Lok Kitchen was last inspected on October 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does KA Lok Kitchen have?

KA Lok Kitchen has 7 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is KA Lok Kitchen safe to eat at?

KA Lok Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does KA Lok Kitchen serve?

KA Lok Kitchen serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

KA Lok Kitchen

Name: KA Lok Kitchen
Address: 134-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11354
Rating: 78

134-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Chinese•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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