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2,912 closures by NYC Health Department since September 12, 2016

CLOSED

SHASHLIK HOUSE

102 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: August 9, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 35 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. Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commission ...

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CLOSED

SIP & SCOOP

569 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: August 8, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 109 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment i ...

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CLOSED

JAMAICAN HOME OF THE BEST PATTIES & BAKERY

419 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 8, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 115 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 Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage as ...

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CLOSED

CLAUDE

187 WEST 4 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 8, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 124 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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...

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CLOSED

TACOS EL DORADO

1228 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 8, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 13 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 ...

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CLOSED

DUNKIN

1888 EASTCHESTER ROAD, Bronx

Closed: August 7, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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CLOSED

TAQUERIA EMILIO 3

3029 STILLWELL AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 6, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 86 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

LEXINGTON FAMOUS PIZZA

50 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: August 6, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 105 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. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi ...

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CLOSED

TACOS EL DORADO

1228 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 5, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 76 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

ANGELS CAFE

288 GRAND ST, Brooklyn

Closed: August 5, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 57 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. Food Protection Certif ...

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CLOSED

FRESH HOT PIZZA

17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 5, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected fro ...

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CLOSED

SHASHLIK HOUSE

102 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: August 2, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 66 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

CHEF 28

29 E 28TH ST, Manhattan

Closed: August 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 118 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in acco ...

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CLOSED

VIBES II

120-20 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 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

MELANY BAR & RESTAURANT

785 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 88 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

7TH STREET BURGER

91 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 32 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. No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding cont ...

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CLOSED

NY HAPPY FAMILY INC

135-29 40 ROAD, Queens

Closed: August 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 points

Critical Violations:

Thawing procedure improper. 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. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, ...

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CLOSED

PHO BANG RESTAURANT

41-07 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: July 30, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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. Raw, cooked o ...

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CLOSED

CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA LOS 3 HERMANOS

104-34 CORONA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: July 29, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 75 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio ...

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CLOSED

FULTON HALAL GRILL

2214 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: July 29, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 47 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. F ...

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