NYC Restaurant Closures

1,401 closures by NYC Health Department since January 28, 2018

CLOSED

PATIS BAKERY

266 KINGSTON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 12, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and foll ...

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CLOSED

OLIVE FAST FOOD

2512 STEINWAY ST, Queens

Closed: December 12, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

THE SPOTTED DOG / CULTURE IN A BOWL

1154 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 10, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet ...

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CLOSED

BIG DADDY CARIBBEAN TASTE

4406 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx

Closed: December 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 135 points

Critical Violations:

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacce ...

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CLOSED

BOSTON MARKET

1340 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 58 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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. No hand washing facility in or adj ...

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CLOSED

A TASTE OF SEAFOOD

2 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

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 oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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CLOSED

FOK NOODLES EXPRESS

12 MOTT STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 9, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 40 points

Critical Violations:

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. Anti-siphon ...

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CLOSED

NEW RED LANTERN

5701 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: December 9, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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 oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Anti-siphonage ...

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CLOSED

SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL

17016A HILLSIDE AVE, Queens

Closed: December 5, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 11 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL

209 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 5, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contami ...

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CLOSED

JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS

179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Closed: December 4, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 94 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. No 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 pur ...

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CLOSED

MAI TAIS TIKI BAR & KITCHEN

1087 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: December 4, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 11 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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CLOSED

LULA MAE'S

472 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 3, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FR ...

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CLOSED

KAFEN CORP

77 VARET STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: December 3, 2024 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Critical Violations:

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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CLOSED

BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO

218 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 3, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

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 oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained o ...

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CLOSED

GREAT FORTUNE

4645 KISSENA BLVD, Queens

Closed: December 3, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

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 oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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CLOSED

SUSHI ON ME

71-26 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: December 3, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

Anti-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. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigera ...

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CLOSED

NEW 94TH EAST BROADWAY

94 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: December 2, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac ...

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CLOSED

HARRY BAGELS

520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 2, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 111 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Food Protection Certific ...

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CLOSED

TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL

3403 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: December 2, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by mana ...

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