Queens, NY — Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant, located at 43-39 Main Street in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 24, 2026. The establishment recorded a score of 126, placing it in the C grade range under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was publicly released by DOHMH on June 26, 2026.

The closure was issued after violations requiring immediate action were identified. Inspectors noted that violations were addressed on-site as a condition of the closure order.

What Inspectors Found

The June 24 inspection resulted in one documented violation under the city's inspection coding system:

  • Code 10F: Non-food contact surfaces 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.

Code 10F is classified as a non-critical violation, meaning it does not relate directly to food handling practices that pose an immediate risk of foodborne illness. Rather, it addresses the condition and design of surfaces and equipment that, while not in direct contact with food, can create conditions that complicate sanitation efforts. Improperly sealed or difficult-to-clean surfaces can harbor grease, debris, and bacteria over time, contributing to broader hygiene concerns within a food service environment.

The inspection recorded zero critical violations. Critical violations under the NYC inspection system are those most directly linked to conditions that could cause foodborne illness, such as improper food temperatures, cross-contamination, or evidence of pests.

Food Safety Context

Restaurant inspections in New York City are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which sets the legal standards for food storage, preparation, equipment maintenance, and facility sanitation. The DOHMH inspection program is also aligned with the federal FDA Food Code, which provides national guidance on best practices for retail food establishments.

When inspectors identify violations that require immediate correction, the DOHMH has authority to order an establishment closed until those conditions are remedied. A closure does not necessarily indicate ongoing or unaddressed food safety risks — in many cases, operators resolve cited issues before or shortly after the closure order is issued. The DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection.

The score of 126 recorded during this inspection is notably high. Under the NYC scoring methodology, each violation carries a point value determined by its nature and severity, and scores accumulate across all violations identified during a single visit. A single violation carrying a high point value can result in an elevated score even when the total number of violations is low.

Inspection History

Records available through the DOHMH show the following prior inspection activity for this location:

  • January 27, 2026: Score 27 (Grade N)

A Grade N designation indicates that an inspection score fell in the B or C range during an initial inspection cycle, and the restaurant was subject to a re-inspection before a letter grade was officially posted. The January 2026 score of 27 placed the establishment just at the upper boundary of the B grade range under the city's grading scale.

The June 24, 2026 inspection represents a significant increase from the January score. Given the limited publicly available history for this location, it is not possible to draw conclusions about long-term trends from the available data alone.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on the numeric scores assigned during DOHMH inspections. The grade reflects the score from the most recent inspection cycle:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points — fewest violations identified
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points — moderate number or severity of violations
  • C: Score of 28 points or higher — more extensive or serious violations identified

Grades are required to be publicly posted at the restaurant entrance. When a restaurant is closed and later reopens following a re-inspection, its grade posting is updated to reflect the most current inspection results.

What Happens Next

Following a DOHMH closure, a restaurant may request a re-inspection or compliance inspection once the cited conditions have been corrected. If the establishment passes that review, it may be permitted to reopen. As of the data release date of June 26, 2026, no subsequent inspection or reopening record for Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant was available in DOHMH public data.

Members of the public can look up current inspection records and posted grades for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health. Inspection results are updated regularly as new data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.