NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

KOSHER HUT OF BROOKLYN

709 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: January 5, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment ...

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CLOSED

GONG CHA & POKE+

925 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 22, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 21 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used ...

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CLOSED

MILK & HOPS

166 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 17, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 11 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies. Facili ...

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CLOSED

MILK & HOPS

166 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 15, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRS ...

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CLOSED

VESUVIOS PIZZA

1800 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: December 15, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment. Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

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CLOSED

PASTRAMI QUEEN

138 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 2, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 71 points

Critical Violations:

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F. ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessib ...

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CLOSED

POP'S EAT-RITE

123 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan

Closed: December 1, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Facility not verm ...

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CLOSED

VEERAY DA DHABA

222 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 1, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 28 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in f ...

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CLOSED

787 COFFEE

228 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 30, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 62 points

Critical Violations:

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use f ...

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CLOSED

CARRANZA PIZZA

603 SUTTER AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 27, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing ...

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CLOSED

BUCANOS RESTAURANT

13859 QUEENS BLVD, Queens

Closed: October 12, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 40 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies. Facili ...

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CLOSED

QUICK PIZZA

13-40 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE, Queens

Closed: October 5, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 24 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies. Food c ...

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CLOSED

99C PIZZA

246 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 15, 2021 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soi ...

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CLOSED

JAMAICA POOL & PIZZA

17903 JAMAICA AVE, Queens

Closed: February 21, 2020 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Lighting Inadequate Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly instal ...

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CLOSED

DZIUPLA

194 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 12, 2019 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 76 points

Critical Violations:

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Current letter grade sign not posted. Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperat ...

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CLOSED

MISS FAVELA

57 SOUTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: September 19, 2019 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cl ...

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CLOSED

GRACE CARIBBEAN CUISINE

2026 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 6, 2019 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 15 points

Critical Violations:

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or ...

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CLOSED

GRACE CARIBBEAN CUISINE

2026 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 4, 2019 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 35 points

Critical Violations:

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage ...

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CLOSED

GRACE CARIBBEAN CUISINE

2026 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 29, 2019 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 54 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items restricted Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Food not protected from potential sou ...

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CLOSED

TACOS AZTECA

537 EAST 184 STREET, Bronx

Closed: March 2, 2019 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided. Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer o ...

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