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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,384 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,384 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

ANJAPPAR

116 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 62 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. Establishment is not f ...

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CLOSED

POPPY'S - PASTRY KITCHEN

191 COLUMBIA STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 18, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

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CLOSED

SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY

15-20 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: February 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

PAPATHAI

2115 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan

Closed: February 17, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 14 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

NEW THRIVING RESTAURANT

120-12 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens

Closed: February 17, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 67 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

PAPA JOHN'S

1009 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: February 13, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 89 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

TULIPS AND SIPS

366 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 99 points

Critical Violations:

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

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CLOSED

LOK HIN

299 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: February 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

FLY'N LOUNGE

132-15 150 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: February 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 90 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, ...

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CLOSED

NOTA BENE

282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 26 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

PUNTA CANA TO GO

2102 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 12, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

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CLOSED

BEETS SOCIAL CAFE

2162 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 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.

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CLOSED

PAPATHAI

2115 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan

Closed: February 11, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

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CLOSED

OTANI

59 NASSAU STREET, Manhattan

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 66 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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CLOSED

CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT

155 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 72 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

NOTA BENE

282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 20 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

COSMIC CAT CAFE

170 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 71 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo ...

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CLOSED

KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS

2537 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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.

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CLOSED

PAPA JOHN'S

1009 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

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CLOSED

POTIWA PIZZA INTERNATIONAL

1456 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 5, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 136 points

Critical Violations:

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possibl ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,384 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