- How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
- 3,505 NYC restaurants have been closed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for critical health violations.
- Why does NYC Health close a restaurant?
- NYC Health closes restaurants when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard — such as evidence of pests, sewage backup, lack of refrigeration, or imminent danger of food contamination. Closures require correction before reopening.
- Can a closed restaurant reopen?
- Yes. A closed restaurant must correct all conditions that led to closure and pass a re-inspection by NYC DOHMH before it can reopen. Re-inspections typically occur within 1–3 days.
- How current is this NYC restaurant closure data?
- This data is sourced from NYC DOHMH and updated daily. It includes all inspection records since 2007.
- What health violations cause a restaurant closure?
- Critical violations that can trigger closure include: live rats or mice, cockroaches in food prep areas, sewage backup, lack of running hot water, inadequate refrigeration causing unsafe food temperatures, and other imminent public health hazards.