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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

TUDOR MINI MARKET CAFE

5 TUDOR CITY PLACE, Manhattan

Closed: October 23, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. ...

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CLOSED

GREGORYS COFFEE

520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 23, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 38 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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CLOSED

ROMANS PIZZA

171 WEST 167 STREET, Bronx

Closed: October 22, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 57 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

El RINCON

176-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: October 21, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 82 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Live roaches in f ...

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CLOSED

HIBACHI OMAKASE

220-11 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: October 21, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 73 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. Non-food contact surfa ...

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CLOSED

LOCO BURRITO

345 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 21, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, o ...

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CLOSED

CENTRAL PARK CAFE

910 SEVENTH AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 21, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 ho ...

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CLOSED

DANNY'S GRILL

73-06 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: October 20, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 83 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. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or co ...

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CLOSED

FLORENCIA

2925 AVENUE P, Brooklyn

Closed: October 20, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 41 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

NANA THAI STREET

31 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: October 20, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

RUYI LANZHOU NOODLE & BUBBLE TEA

41-10A MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: October 17, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 103 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

FLORENCIA

2925 AVENUE P, Brooklyn

Closed: October 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 63 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. Evidence of mice or li ...

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CLOSED

Mikey's Restaurant & Lounge

9712 SEAVIEW AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

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 food operations. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, tr ...

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CLOSED

LA BARBI

45-02 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: October 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food i ...

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CLOSED

MOON MAN

75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 15, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 122 points

Critical Violations:

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. 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. No approved written standard operating procedu ...

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CLOSED

OLIVIO

120 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: October 15, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when requir ...

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CLOSED

COMMODORE II

14 AVENUE C, Manhattan

Closed: October 14, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 101 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...

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CLOSED

IPIZZANY

621 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 14, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 106 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Raw, cooked ...

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CLOSED

NENES TAQUERIA

660 DEGRAW STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: October 14, 2025 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta ...

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CLOSED

STAY FIT NUTRITION

132 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 14, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alco ...

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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