NYC Restaurant Closures

3,133 closures by NYC Health Department since November 13, 2009

CLOSED

OTANI

59 NASSAU STREET, Manhattan

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 66 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

CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT

155 LAFAYETTE AVE, Staten Island

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 72 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

NOTA BENE

282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 10, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 20 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

COSMIC CAT CAFE

170 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 71 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

KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS

2537 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

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

PAPA JOHN'S

1009 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: February 9, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

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.

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CLOSED

POTIWA PIZZA INTERNATIONAL

1456 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 5, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 136 points

Critical Violations:

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possibl ...

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CLOSED

NOTA BENE

282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 5, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Thawing procedure improper. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. 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

HOME OF ASTORIA (HOA)

28-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens

Closed: February 5, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 3 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

EARTHBAR @ EQUINOX

100 10 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 4, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 33 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

1313 CAFE & JUICE BAR

111-18 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: February 4, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 28 points

Critical Violations:

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.

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CLOSED

KABAB TOWN

77D BAXTER ST, Manhattan

Closed: February 3, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

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CLOSED

CURRENT COFFEE

217 E 29TH ST, Manhattan

Closed: February 3, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection Score: 41 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

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CLOSED

BK COFFEE DELI

77 VARET STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 138 points

Critical Violations:

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

1313 CAFE & JUICE BAR

111-18 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: January 31, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 88 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, ...

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CLOSED

GREAT TASTE USA

33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: January 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 42 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. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned o ...

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CLOSED

CARIBBEAN CRAVE RESTAURANT

110-16 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: January 28, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 131 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft ...

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CLOSED

CAFE POBEDA

5610 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: January 28, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 67 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SWEETEA

167 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: January 28, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 72 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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CLOSED

RAINHAS

108-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: January 28, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 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.

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