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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,379 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,379 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

RUA THAI

204 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: May 26, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 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

MADAM TANG

37-09 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: May 26, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 53 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

LA HACIENDA PANADERIA

5707 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 26, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Critical Violations:

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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CLOSED

HEI TIKI

34-20 BROADWAY, Queens

Closed: May 23, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 65 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

FRESH GRILL

1368 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 22, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 73 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. TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at ro ...

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CLOSED

BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI

516 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection Score: 33 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

HARLEM HALAL FOOD COURT

66 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 21, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 33 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

HAO CHI

42-96 MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: May 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 85 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

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

1800 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: May 21, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

URBAN ZONE ADVENTURE PARK

501 INDUSTRY ROAD, Staten Island

Closed: May 21, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 33 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

BURGER KING

961 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx

Closed: May 20, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 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

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CLOSED

KPOT KOREAN BBQ AND HOTPOT

161-53 CROSSBAY BLVD, Queens

Closed: May 20, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia ...

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CLOSED

HARLEM HALAL FOOD COURT

66 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 97 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

CHILO'S

323 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 19, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Critical Violations:

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made o ...

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CLOSED

LELLO'S PIZZA

4018 GLENWOOD ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: May 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 55 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

SEIS VECINOS RESTAURANT

640 PROSPECT AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: May 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 102 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. Accurate thermometer n ...

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CLOSED

LUCYS COFFEE

2105 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 18, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 45 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

MELTING POT CUISINE

36-01 VERNON BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: May 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 92 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,379 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