NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

THE WESTBURY INN

673 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

KOGANE RAMEN

76 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 12, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 103 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. 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 li ...

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CLOSED

FRANGOS PERI PERI

182 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Closed: February 9, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE

1553-55 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 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

FITOOR

17922 UNION TPKE, Queens

Closed: February 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 85 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair r ...

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CLOSED

REBEN LUNCHEONETTE

229 HAVEMEYER STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 78 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; int ...

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CLOSED

MELONPANNA TEA & SHOT

5105 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f ...

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CLOSED

FRANGOS PERI PERI

182 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 28 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

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CLOSED

RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN

2928 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 6, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 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. Non-food contac ...

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CLOSED

72ND EATERY

261 COLUMBUS AVE STORE #2, Manhattan

Closed: February 2, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of c ...

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CLOSED

CASA MAYA / GREEN CAFE & JUICE BAR

81 CEDAR STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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CLOSED

SHAHI DHABA

236-03 BRADDOCK AVENUE, Queens

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

HIBISCUS RESTAURANT EXPRESS

124-02 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Pesticide not prope ...

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CLOSED

MUMBAI MASALA

1768 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 92 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware ...

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CLOSED

ATHENA

535 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprote ...

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CLOSED

MADMAN ESPRESSO

770 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 112 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY ...

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CLOSED

NO 1 LUCK SUNG RESTAURANT

694 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx

Closed: January 30, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 60 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. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in acco ...

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CLOSED

THE LIBERTY

29 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: January 30, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond ...

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CLOSED

ELEPHANT EAR THAI EATERY

690 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: January 29, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 54 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

PANADERIA LA MIXTECA POBLANA & DELI

104 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island

Closed: January 29, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 70 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from po ...

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