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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

MI DAWTA DEM KITCHIN

543 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 7, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 57 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

KINGSTON 8

1067 RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 3, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 71 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Cold TCS food item held abo ...

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CLOSED

RUMA'S KITCHEN

37-01 61 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 2, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination dur ...

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CLOSED

CAFE LOUNGE

210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: July 1, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 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. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed indiv ...

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CLOSED

COM TAM NINH KIEU RESTAURANT

2641 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: July 1, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

LE SOLEIL BRILLANT

858 10TH AVE, Manhattan

Closed: July 1, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re ...

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CLOSED

MR. BANH MI

9 BAY 35 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 19 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. 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 ...

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CLOSED

EMPEROR DUMPLING

818 6 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 56 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment ...

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CLOSED

UNI THAI BISTRO

265 EAST 7 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 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. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Ga ...

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CLOSED

DUN HUANG GRAND CENTRAL

320 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 43 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. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq ...

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CLOSED

SUBWAY

205-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 54 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

3342 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 30, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 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

DUK SOO GOONG

160-26 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: June 26, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 100 points

Critical Violations:

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-emplo ...

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CLOSED

BREAKFAST BY SALT'S CURE

27 1/2 MORTON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 26, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. Establ ...

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CLOSED

BREW AND BITE

3611 14 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 26, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 8 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du ...

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CLOSED

MEDITERRANEO

1260 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 25, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond ...

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CLOSED

MODERN COFFEE HOUSE

105 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: June 25, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 94 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

CROWN FRIED CHICKEN

2106 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

Closed: June 25, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 54 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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m ...

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CLOSED

JADE BAKERY

6223 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 23, 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. Non-food contact surfa ...

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CLOSED

BO BO KITCHEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

1601 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: June 23, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 67 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment ...

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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