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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

MONTE HOREB DELI & GROCERY

7409 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 13, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 44 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Non-food contact surface or equipment made of u ...

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CLOSED

YUNNAN RICE NOODLE

274 GRAND STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 12, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. 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 pro ...

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CLOSED

KEUR COUMBA

125 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 12, 2025 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Critical Violations:

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Personal cleanliness i ...

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CLOSED

COFFEE AND CHISME

6522 17 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 12, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 35 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...

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CLOSED

CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

130 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 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. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Contract with a pe ...

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CLOSED

TASTY CARIBBEAN

856 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 9, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 69 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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...

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CLOSED

HILLTOP PERK

83 HAVEN AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 6, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 23 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel ...

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CLOSED

ZAAB ZAAB

76-04 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

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. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of exter ...

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CLOSED

NORTHERN 160

160-13 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Thawing procedure improper. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from poten ...

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CLOSED

WHAT A BAGEL CAFE

257-01 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 95 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. Sewage disposal system ...

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CLOSED

LISSETTE RESTAURANT

501 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service ...

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CLOSED

JIN FENG YUAN

5318 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 100 points

Critical Violations:

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 or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos ...

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CLOSED

IHOP#3715

211-33 26 AVENUE, Queens

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

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. 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, r ...

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CLOSED

VIA ROMA PIZZA BAR

445 COURT STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 5, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 72 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 contact surface n ...

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CLOSED

ROTI BOTI

27-09 21 STREET, Queens

Closed: June 4, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 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

AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN

384 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 4, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 49 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 rats or li ...

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CLOSED

JACOB'S PICKLES

509 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 4, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 76 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. Sewage disposal system ...

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CLOSED

LIBERTY RESTAURANT

129-16 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 4, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

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. Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable met ...

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CLOSED

HOUSE OF JOY

28 PELL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 3, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 127 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. 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 unde ...

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CLOSED

HILLTOP PERK

83 HAVEN AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 3, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s re ...

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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