Manhattan, NY — New Golden Star Restaurant, located at 4247 Broadway in Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 9, 2026. The establishment received a score of 59, well above the threshold for a Grade C rating, and inspectors cited three critical violations. Data reflecting the closure was released by DOHMH on June 12, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented three critical violations during the June 9 visit, all of which triggered immediate closure action under DOHMH authority.

The first violation, Code 06C, identified that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, condiments were found not to be in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, a standard requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81 designed to prevent cross-contamination from customer contact.

The second violation, Code 04M, recorded the presence of live roaches in the facility's food or non-food areas. The presence of live pests in a food service environment represents a direct risk of contamination and is among the most serious categories of violations tracked by DOHMH.

The third violation, Code 04N, noted filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies — including house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies — in the establishment's food and/or non-food areas. Like the roach finding, the presence of these insects in a food preparation or service environment is considered a critical public health concern.

DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection, a standard procedural step that may be a factor in any subsequent reinspection or reopening determination.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments in New York City are required to maintain conditions that prevent pest activity, contamination, and unsanitary food handling practices. The FDA Food Code, which informs local regulations nationally, similarly identifies pest presence and improper food protection as high-priority risk factors linked to foodborne illness.

Critical violations — those designated as posing a direct risk to public health — carry heavier point values in DOHMH's scoring system. A single critical violation can contribute significantly to an establishment's total inspection score. In this case, three critical violations resulted in a score of 59, far exceeding the 28-point minimum for a Grade C.

DOHMH has the authority to order immediate closure when inspectors determine that conditions pose an imminent risk to public health. Establishments that are closed must correct identified violations and pass a reinspection before being permitted to reopen.

Inspection History

New Golden Star Restaurant has a documented inspection history with DOHMH spanning several years. The following reflects prior inspection records:

  • May 14, 2026: Score 23
  • December 19, 2024: Score 27 (Grade B)
  • May 30, 2024: Score 23
  • January 10, 2023: Score 35 (Grade C)
  • May 2, 2022: Score 22

The restaurant's prior scores have varied considerably, ranging from a low of 22 in May 2022 to a high of 35 in January 2023, when it also received a Grade C. The May 2026 inspection, conducted less than a month before the closure, returned a score of 23 — a result that would have placed the restaurant in Grade A range. The significant increase to 59 at the June 9 inspection represents a notable deterioration in conditions within a short period.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 or more points (most violations)

A score of 59 places New Golden Star Restaurant well into Grade C territory. Establishments that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are typically given the opportunity to be reinspected before a grade is publicly posted, though closures triggered by critical violations follow a separate process.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov. Consumers can search for any establishment's current grade, inspection history, and violation details. The database is updated regularly as new inspection data is released.

More About This Restaurant

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