Manhattan, NY — The Green Organic, an American restaurant located at 105 Broad Street in Lower Manhattan, was ordered closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on March 27, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 91, placing the establishment well into C-grade territory and triggering an immediate closure order. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 30, 2026.

The restaurant subsequently reopened following a reinspection on April 1, 2026, at which point it received a score of 2.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 27 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited two violations — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, recorded under Code 06C, cited food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, condiments were not maintained in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, condiments accessible to customers must be individually portioned or dispensed through protected mechanisms to prevent cross-contamination. Open or unprotected condiment containers can expose food to contact from multiple customers and environmental contaminants.

The non-critical violation, recorded under Code 08A, noted that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This category of violation addresses structural or sanitary conditions — such as gaps, clutter, or debris — that may attract or shelter pests. While no active pest activity was required to be cited for this violation to be issued, its presence indicates conditions that health officials identified as requiring correction.

Together, these violations produced a score of 91, which triggered the closure action. Under DOHMH protocol, establishments receiving scores that indicate an immediate public health hazard may be ordered closed until violations requiring immediate action are addressed.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program is administered under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, facility maintenance, and pest control in food service establishments. The program uses a points-based scoring system, with lower scores reflecting better compliance. Inspections are unannounced, and scores are used to assign letter grades that must be publicly posted.

The FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations align with, identifies improper food protection and pest-conducive conditions as significant risk factors for foodborne illness transmission. Critical violations — like the Code 06C finding at The Green Organic — are weighted more heavily in the scoring system because they represent conditions with direct potential to cause illness.

When a closure is ordered, the establishment is required to address all violations cited as needing immediate action before reopening. DOHMH conducted a reinspection on April 1, 2026, at which point the restaurant was permitted to resume operations.

Inspection History

The Green Organic's inspection record over the past two years reflects significant variability in compliance outcomes:

  • April 1, 2026: Score 2 (reopened following closure)
  • March 27, 2026: Score 91 — closed by DOHMH
  • November 29, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • September 24, 2024: Score 40

The November 2024 inspection resulted in a Grade A, indicating strong compliance at that time. The September 2024 inspection produced a score of 40, which falls into C-grade range, suggesting the establishment has experienced periods of inconsistent performance. The sharp contrast between the November 2024 Grade A and the March 2026 score of 91 represents a notable shift in inspection outcomes.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grade system derived from inspection scores. Grades must be posted in a visible location at the entrance of every food service establishment. The grading thresholds are:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (best compliance)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points (lowest compliance tier)

A score of 91 falls significantly above the Grade C threshold. Establishments that are closed by DOHMH are not assigned a traditional letter grade for that inspection cycle; instead, they must pass a reinspection before resuming operations and receiving a new grade. The April 1, 2026 reinspection score of 2 would qualify for a Grade A posting.

Consumers can look up inspection records for any permitted food service establishment in New York City through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection database. Records include scores, violation codes, and grade history for all inspections conducted under the current program.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for The Green Organic including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.