Brooklyn, NY — Gyro King, a Bangladeshi restaurant at 984 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, was re-closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection on December 26, 2025. The establishment received a score of 55 points with five critical and two non-critical violations documented, including evidence of both rats and mice on the premises.
The closure marks the second time in December 2025 that Gyro King was ordered closed by health inspectors. The restaurant had previously been closed on December 23, 2025, after receiving a score of 113 points.
What Inspectors Found
During the December 26 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented a range of food safety violations across the establishment.
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats or live rats in the restaurant's food and non-food areas, as well as evidence of mice or live mice. The establishment was also cited for not being free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests, indicating an ongoing pest control issue.
Food safety handling was also cited as a concern. Inspectors found that raw, cooked, or prepared food was adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the restaurant's HACCP plan. Additionally, food, supplies, and equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service.
A critical hand hygiene violation was also documented. Inspectors found that no hand washing facility was accessible in or adjacent to the toilet room or within 25 feet of food preparation, food service, or ware washing areas. The facility was either not accessible, obstructed, or being used for non-hand washing purposes, and lacked adequate hot and cold running water, soap, or acceptable hand-drying devices.
A plumbing-related non-critical violation was also noted, involving issues with anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices, improper drainage, or improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste.
Food Safety Context
The violations documented at Gyro King relate to several core requirements under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments in New York City. Article 81 mandates that food establishments maintain pest-free environments, ensure proper food handling and storage, and provide adequate hand washing facilities for employees.
Evidence of rodent activity is among the most frequently cited critical violations in New York City restaurant inspections. The presence of both rats and mice in a single inspection indicates a significant pest management failure. Under the FDA Food Code, which serves as a model for local health regulations, establishments must implement integrated pest management practices and eliminate conditions that attract or harbor pests.
Hand washing accessibility is a foundational requirement of food safety regulation. The FDA Food Code requires that hand washing sinks be conveniently located, always accessible, and properly supplied with soap, warm water, and drying devices. The absence of functional hand washing facilities creates conditions where foodborne pathogens can be transmitted from hands to food during preparation and service.
The DOHMH uses its authority under Article 81 to order immediate closure of establishments when conditions pose an imminent threat to public health. A re-closure, as in this case, indicates that conditions identified during a prior inspection were not sufficiently resolved.
Inspection History
Gyro King's recent inspection record shows a pattern of elevated scores and repeated enforcement actions:
- Dec 31, 2025: Score 3 (Grade Z), Reopened
- Dec 26, 2025: Score 55, Re-closed by DOHMH
- Dec 23, 2025: Score 113, Closed by DOHMH
- Nov 24, 2025: Score 113
- Sep 5, 2025: Score 50 (Grade C)
- May 9, 2025: Score 60
- Apr 22, 2024: Score 22 (Grade B)
- Nov 13, 2023: Score 30
- Jan 19, 2023: Score 25 (Grade B)
- Oct 24, 2022: Score 18
The record indicates that the restaurant's scores increased substantially through 2025, rising from a score of 22 in April 2024 to scores exceeding 100 by late 2025. The restaurant was ultimately reopened on December 31, 2025, with a score of 3 points, suggesting that conditions were addressed to the satisfaction of inspectors during a subsequent re-inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on violation point totals from health inspections:
- A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violation points)
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. A score of 55 places Gyro King well within Grade C range at the time of the December 26 inspection. Restaurants that are closed by DOHMH must pass a re-inspection before being permitted to reopen to the public.
This article is based on public inspection data released by DOHMH on December 29, 2025, for an inspection conducted on December 26, 2025. Inspection results represent conditions observed on the date of inspection and may not reflect current conditions. Consumers can verify the latest inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database available at the NYC Open Data portal.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Gyro King including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.