NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

LANZHOU BEEF NOODLE

136-93 37 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 2, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 36 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. 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 pr ...

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CLOSED

OLD COUNTRY BAGEL

16226 CROSSBAY BLVD, Queens

Closed: November 2, 2022 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 51 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Raw, cooked or prepa ...

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CLOSED

TASTY CARIBBEAN

856 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 1, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. 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 pest ...

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CLOSED

CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN

62 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: October 31, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 72 points

Critical Violations:

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 purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept ...

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CLOSED

HUNTER DELI

966 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 27, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 88 points

Critical Violations:

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Cold TCS foo ...

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CLOSED

BROOKLYN DUMPLING SHOP

131 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 25, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Properly scaled and calibrated ther ...

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CLOSED

SEA JAMMINS CARIBBEAN CUISINE

3827 BRONXWOOD AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: October 13, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 45 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. P ...

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CLOSED

PAVILLION CATERERS

1478 39 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: October 12, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 9 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 condit ...

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CLOSED

LUNGI

1136 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 6, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 66 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. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food Protec ...

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CLOSED

BEL-AIRE DINER

3191 21 STREET, Queens

Closed: October 5, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

OBAO

647 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 5, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 67 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, con ...

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CLOSED

LA SORPRESA

12 EAST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx

Closed: October 4, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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

HOMEMADE TAQUERIA

80-60 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: October 3, 2022 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection Score: 0 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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...

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CLOSED

L.S. FOREVER DELI

789 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 3, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware was ...

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CLOSED

ISLAND ROTI SHOP

11811 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: September 30, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. F ...

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CLOSED

TING FAI CUISINE

1962 86 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: September 29, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 20 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not prop ...

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CLOSED

LUANNE'S WILD GINGER

112 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: September 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 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. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, imp ...

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CLOSED

ROYAL SEAFOOD CAFE

103 MOTT STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 102 points

Critical Violations:

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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 temperature ...

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CLOSED

HAPPY GARDEN

370 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 27, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / 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. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garmen ...

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CLOSED

GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN

6692 FOREST AVE, Queens

Closed: September 27, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Properly scaled and calibrated therm ...

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