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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,507 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,507 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

39 PRINCE CAFE/TANING LEMON TEA

39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens

Closed: November 19, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance 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. Filth flies or food/re ...

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CLOSED

KUSINA PINOY BISTRO

69-16 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 19, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 58 points

Critical Violations:

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven ...

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CLOSED

LA CASA DEL MOFONGO AND PIANO BAR/ BARRA PAYAN

546 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 19, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 28 points

Critical Violations:

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, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not ...

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CLOSED

CHA CHA MATCHA

501 5 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 18, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo ...

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CLOSED

NACHO MACHO TACOS

417 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 17, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 41 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. ...

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CLOSED

16 HANDLES

178 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 17, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 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. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other to ...

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CLOSED

ONE BAR AND LOUNGE

125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: November 15, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 139 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapp ...

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CLOSED

ANGELITOS DE NOCHE

263 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 15, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 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. Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area. Raw, cooked or prepared foo ...

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CLOSED

FRENCH PASTRY HOUSE

1701 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn

Closed: November 14, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 87 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

DESI PIZZA

111-03 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 14, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of foo ...

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CLOSED

PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA

76-17 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 13, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 77 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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CLOSED

HIBISCUS RESTAURANT

124-18 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 12, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware ...

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CLOSED

MUJI CAFE

75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 7, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 72 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; inta ...

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CLOSED

FAMOUS SICHUAN

10 PELL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 6, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, ...

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CLOSED

SERENITY CAFE

424 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 5, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

EMPIRE TACO

617 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

JAMAICA FISH MARKET

175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 5, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 42 points

Critical Violations:

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not ...

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CLOSED

NEW KAM LAI

514 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 3, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating informatio ...

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CLOSED

DIMSUM PALACE

27 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 3, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Thawing procedure improper. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment ...

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CLOSED

BO BO KITCHEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

1601 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: November 3, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 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. 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?
3,507 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