NYC Restaurant Closures

3,379 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,379 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

HALAL MUNCHIES

1810 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: May 5, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 78 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillab ...

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CLOSED

SPICE & GRILL

441 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 5, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 125 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

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CLOSED

H & H RESERVE

519 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 5, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 39 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.

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CLOSED

MANGO MANGO DESSERT

176-67 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens

Closed: May 5, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ECLAIR BAKERY

305 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 4, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 70 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

HALSEY GRILL TAKEOUT

2912 BEVERLEY RD, Brooklyn

Closed: May 4, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 72 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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CLOSED

NANA THAI STREET

31 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 4, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f ...

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CLOSED

NAKAMURA

172 DELANCEY STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 4, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 10 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

HAPPY HOUSE SEAFOOD RESTARANT

5014 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 103 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

YUMMY JUICE BAR

737A LYDIG AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 32 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

AL REEF BAKERY & RESTAURANT

7905 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 124 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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CLOSED

GYRO EXPRESS

3160 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

KING SUNSHINE #2 JERK CENTER

1294 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 160 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. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron ...

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CLOSED

LA NONNA

134 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 33 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.

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CLOSED

CHOCOLATE CONNECTS

994 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 30, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 32 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE

5621 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 28, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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CLOSED

CHOCOLATE CONNECTS

994 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 28, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

NEW SPICY HOUSE

133-35 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: April 28, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,379 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.