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

BABA COOL

33 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 16, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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CLOSED

NABAYA AFRICAN AMERICAN RESTUARANT

860 MELROSE AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: July 16, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 92 points

Critical Violations:

Unapproved outdoor, street or sidewalk cooking. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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CLOSED

CARIDAD RESTAURANT

90-19 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: July 15, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment ...

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CLOSED

EL REY DE QUISQUEYA

1310 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: July 14, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 145 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted 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- ...

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CLOSED

AY GUEY

30-86 51 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 14, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 61 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

ROSATI'S PIZZA

70 7 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: July 14, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 82 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SOUP ON SOUP

711 59 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: July 14, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

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CLOSED

NABANNO

37-22 73 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 13, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 42 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

MLB &Q BURGER

43-07 MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: July 13, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 63 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

SHIMEN RESTAURANT

42-79A MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: July 13, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 13 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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CLOSED

CAPRI II PIZZA

149 DREISER LOOP, Bronx

Closed: July 13, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 24 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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CLOSED

DELI ON MADISON

420 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: July 13, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

NABANNO

37-22 73 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 34 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

DRAGON KING

1078 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 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

BIRD DOG

525 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 43 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

SOUTH CONDUIT JERK RESTAURANT

144-43 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 79 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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CLOSED

NICK'S PIZZA

1356 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SHIMEN RESTAURANT

42-79A MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

BLOSSOM CARIBBEAN RESTURANT

577 NEW LOTS AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 102 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

CAPRI II PIZZA

149 DREISER LOOP, Bronx

Closed: July 8, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 69 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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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.