Brooklyn, NY — Anor Restaurant, an Eastern European restaurant located at 2222 Avenue U in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following a routine inspection conducted on January 16, 2026. The establishment received a score of 67, well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation. Two non-critical violations were documented during the inspection.
The restaurant has since reopened following a subsequent inspection on January 23, 2026, during which it received a score of 2.
What Inspectors Found
During the January 16 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited Anor Restaurant for two non-critical violations that contributed to the closure action.
The first violation, coded 20-08, involved the failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information. NYC restaurants are required to display certain nutritional and healthy eating materials in areas visible to customers. The absence of this posted information constitutes a regulatory violation under the city's health code.
The second violation, coded 10G, related to deficient dishwashing and ware washing practices. Inspectors documented that the cleaning and sanitizing of tableware — including dishes, utensils, and equipment — did not meet required standards. Proper sanitization of food-contact surfaces is a fundamental requirement for food service establishments, as inadequate cleaning can create conditions where harmful bacteria persist on surfaces that come into direct contact with food served to customers.
It is notable that while the restaurant received a score of 67 and was closed, no critical violations were recorded during this particular inspection. The high score resulting from non-critical violations alone, combined with the closure action, suggests the conditions observed were significant enough to warrant immediate intervention by health authorities.
Food Safety Context
The closure of a food service establishment is one of the most serious enforcement actions available to DOHMH. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, the department has the authority to close restaurants that present conditions deemed a public health hazard or that fail to meet minimum sanitation standards. Closures require the establishment to cease operations until violations are corrected and a reinspection confirms compliance.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local food safety regulations, emphasizes that proper cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces is essential to preventing foodborne illness. Tableware, utensils, and equipment must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized using approved methods and concentrations of sanitizing agents. Deficiencies in these processes can allow the buildup of food residues and microbial contamination.
The healthy eating information posting requirement, while not directly related to food contamination, is part of New York City's broader public health framework designed to help consumers make informed dietary choices. Compliance with posting requirements is mandatory for all permitted food service establishments.
Inspection History
Anor Restaurant's recent inspection record shows a rapid correction following the closure:
- Jan 16, 2026: Score 67 (Grade C range), closed by DOHMH. Two non-critical violations cited.
- Jan 23, 2026: Score 2 (Grade A range), reopened.
The turnaround from a score of 67 to a score of 2 within one week indicates that the restaurant took prompt corrective action to address the conditions identified during the initial inspection. A score of 2 places the establishment well within Grade A territory, suggesting that the issues documented on January 16 were resolved to the satisfaction of DOHMH inspectors during the reinspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A score of 67, as Anor Restaurant received on January 16, falls significantly into Grade C territory. Restaurants that receive a Grade C are typically subject to additional reinspection and may face further enforcement action if conditions do not improve. In this case, the closure action went beyond the standard grading response, reflecting the department's judgment that immediate intervention was necessary.
Restaurants that are closed must correct all cited violations before they can reopen. The subsequent reinspection score of 2 on January 23 confirms that Anor Restaurant met the standards required for resumption of operations.
Consumers can verify any restaurant's current inspection status, grade, and violation history through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. The inspection data referenced in this article was released by DOHMH on February 9, 2026, covering the inspection conducted on January 16, 2026.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Anor Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.