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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,385 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,385 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

YONAH SHIMMEL'S KNISH BAKERY

137 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 18, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in est ...

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CLOSED

LUCKY HOUSE CHINESE KITCHEN

343345 LEWIS AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 18, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

TASTY HOME

133-49 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: September 18, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature ...

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CLOSED

TEAZZI

8278 BROADWAY, Queens

Closed: September 17, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 37 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contaminat ...

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CLOSED

NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN

499 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 17, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 90 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 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 ...

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CLOSED

L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE

902 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: September 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 54 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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio ...

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CLOSED

NUAN XIN RICE ROLL

67A ELDRIDGE ST, Manhattan

Closed: September 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 69 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...

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CLOSED

SUBWAY

1503 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: September 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, ser ...

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CLOSED

HAWA SMOOTHIES

181 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: September 15, 2025 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. Pesticide not properly ...

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CLOSED

SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT

220 CANAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 15, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr ...

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CLOSED

SKWR

139 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 13, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each ...

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CLOSED

LIAN JIANG

88 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 12, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 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

YUMI DELICACIES

5902 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: September 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 110 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

TOZTON

42-13 BROADWAY, Queens

Closed: September 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and ...

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CLOSED

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL

1862 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 36 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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CLOSED

PLANT BLOSSOM

881 10 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 63 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. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination a ...

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CLOSED

ASIAN JEWELS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

133-30 39 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: September 10, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 54 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

FRIED DAY

229 BROAD STREET, Staten Island

Closed: September 10, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

PRINCE FOOD MARKET

59 4 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 10, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 88 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Food Pro ...

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CLOSED

PARADIS TO GO

114 4 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 10, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 101 points

Critical Violations:

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,385 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