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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

ANTOJITOS D' JULIANGIE

82 WEST 181 STREET, Bronx

Closed: July 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 111 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. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq ...

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CLOSED

TAL BAGELS

2446 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: July 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 17 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

MAJESTIC RESTAURANT

709 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx

Closed: July 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 82 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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CLOSED

WHITE RADISH

108-25 ASCAN AVENUE, Queens

Closed: July 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 84 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 Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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CLOSED

HIBACHI MASTER

8512 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE

3524 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 128 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. Cold TCS food item hel ...

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CLOSED

IO&TE

196 STANTON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 100 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

MIRANDA CAFE

5124B NORTHERN BLVD, Queens

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 56 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

GREEN GARDEN

22-20 154 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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CLOSED

THE MONSTER CRAB

40-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 20 points

Critical Violations:

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

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CLOSED

LITTLE MYANMAR

150 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 21, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 32 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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CLOSED

CAJUN HALAL PLATTERS

2707 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: July 20, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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CLOSED

ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL

352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx

Closed: July 20, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 37 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

NEW YOBAO BEEF BURGER

1907 AVENUE U, Brooklyn

Closed: July 18, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 33 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

PATATA

91-14 59 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: July 18, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 87 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i ...

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CLOSED

CAROM CAFE BILLIARDS

34-02 LINDEN PLACE, Queens

Closed: July 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 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

THE MONSTER CRAB

40-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: July 18, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

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CLOSED

TAL BAGELS

2446 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: July 17, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 157 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. Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered ...

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CLOSED

BAGEL EXPRESS III

340 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: July 16, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 41 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

EXCELLENT DUMPLING HOUSE

165 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 16, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 86 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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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