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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,505 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,505 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

PHO BANG

157 MOTT STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 4, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

UNCHIN CHIN

2276 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: March 4, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 63 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

INSOMNIA COOKIES

17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 4, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 99 points

Critical Violations:

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

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CLOSED

HAPPY GARDEN

196-17 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: March 3, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 98 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

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CLOSED

GUTIERREZ BAKERY

157 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: March 3, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 122 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. Live roaches in facili ...

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CLOSED

PHO GA VANG

30 MARKET STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 3, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 120 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

BUSHWICK BAKERY

127 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 3, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 39 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

THE KING OF TACO

90-17 31 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: March 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 22 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

GLACE BY NOGLU

30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan

Closed: March 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 152 points

Critical Violations:

No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through ki ...

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CLOSED

TEAPULSE

167 CANAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 91 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

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CLOSED

WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP

1202 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: March 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 57 points

Critical Violations:

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

GEMINI'S II

109 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 2, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 81 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

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CLOSED

CREME CUISINE

1031 EAST 92 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 27, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 51 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

EIM KHAO MUN KAI

129 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 27, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 40 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

THE KING OF TACO

90-17 31 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: February 26, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

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

SU & GAO

4824 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 26, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 120 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

SWEET TOOTH

18-47 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: February 25, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 23 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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CLOSED

AICHA ORGANIC JUICE BAR

2960 3 AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: February 25, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 39 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

CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT

155 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: February 25, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 points

Critical Violations:

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

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene