NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

MIKE'S PIZZA OF BROOKLYN

2026 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 20, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusabl ...

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CLOSED

KFC

242 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 18, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

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 in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Food Protection Certif ...

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CLOSED

AL NOOR RESTAURANT

2442 STEINWAY ST, Queens

Closed: December 14, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s ...

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CLOSED

CHRIS RESTAURANT

11515 LIBERTY AVE, Queens

Closed: December 13, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 50 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio ...

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CLOSED

CHINA KING

1213 EAST 233 STREET, Bronx

Closed: December 11, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 83 points

Critical Violations:

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 in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Evidence of mice or li ...

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CLOSED

LOS 2 CARNALES TAQUERIA DELI

960 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 7, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 102 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitiz ...

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CLOSED

GYRO CAFE

580 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 6, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 47 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo ...

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CLOSED

PEKING TASTE & THAI

2343 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: December 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 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. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Reco ...

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CLOSED

THE HANDPULLED NOODLE

3600 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: December 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, o ...

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CLOSED

BLUE BAR

35-16 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not ...

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CLOSED

TOM'S RESTAURANT

782 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours. Food, supplies, or equipment not ...

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CLOSED

ILEGAL TAQUERIA

614 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 8 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. Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where foo ...

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CLOSED

VIP COFFEE

6714 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 30, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 86 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...

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CLOSED

DOU DOU KITCHEN

42-26 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: November 30, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

PADI D' NYC

42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 28, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 91 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 Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Anim ...

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CLOSED

MR. TONG

2926 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 28, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 42 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

RIVERDALE INDIAN GRILL

5225 BROADWAY, Bronx

Closed: November 27, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 76 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

GOOD FAMILY BAKERY

1317 AVENUE U, Brooklyn

Closed: November 24, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...

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CLOSED

RANGOLI EXQUISITE INDIAN CUISINE

1393A 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in- ...

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CLOSED

LA BAGUETTE SHOP

191-09 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 17, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’ ...

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