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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,383 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,383 emergency closure orders since 2007. Closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard — such as active pest infestations, sewage backup, or unsafe food temperatures. Restaurants must pass a re-inspection before reopening.

CLOSED

WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP

1202 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: March 13, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 10 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

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CLOSED

ANGELINA BAKERY GRAND

450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 12, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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CLOSED

NO 1 LUCK SUNG RESTAURANT

694 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx

Closed: March 12, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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CLOSED

1313 CAFE & JUICE BAR

111-18 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: March 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 191 points

Critical Violations:

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

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CLOSED

I LOVE BIBIMBAP

1049 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. Thawing procedure improper. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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CLOSED

IBAKERY

5920 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 39 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

JOHN JAY CAMPUS EATS

524 WEST 59 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 11, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 124 points

Critical Violations:

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

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CLOSED

DOABA DELI

945 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY

15-20 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: March 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 3 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface 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. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offe ...

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CLOSED

LUCKY CHIX

1533 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 2 points

Critical Violations:

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

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CLOSED

POPEYES

1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: March 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

JOYPOT

23-10 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens

Closed: March 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Current letter grade or Grade Pendin ...

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CLOSED

G'S EATERY & BAKERY

135-36 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: March 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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CLOSED

NATURAL BLEND

243 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

Closed: March 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 66 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface 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. Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement Sanitiz ...

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CLOSED

101 APizza

127-26 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: March 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

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CLOSED

LOS DOS MIXTECAS

1285 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: March 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta ...

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CLOSED

BONAFINI

663 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Food contact surface, ...

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CLOSED

THE LUTHERAN HALAL CAFE

5121 2 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 6, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, u ...

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CLOSED

EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT

2102 EAST 15 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: March 5, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot a ...

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CLOSED

COUNTER & BODEGA

216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 5, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Food contact surface n ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,383 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.
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Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene