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Watt Li Kitchen And Bar

1505 Newkirk Avenue

Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Watt Li Kitchen And Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 12).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Nov 2, 2023 to Sep 10, 2025.
Has Watt Li Kitchen And Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 10, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 08APests

Official Wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 04LPests

Official Wording

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 10AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Nov 2, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source

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