NYC Restaurant Closures

3,505 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,505 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

HUNTER'S SPICE GRILL

1274 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: July 8, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 62 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.

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CLOSED

NABANNO

37-22 73 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 7, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 70 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

NORTH COAST SHARK AND BAKE

873 SCHENECTADY AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 16 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.

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CLOSED

NICK'S PIZZA

1356 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx

Closed: July 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 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. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...

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CLOSED

TAQUERIA AL PASTOR AND BAR

117 COURT STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: July 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, ...

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CLOSED

RUMA'S KITCHEN

37-01 61 STREET, Queens

Closed: July 1, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 97 points

Critical Violations:

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

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CLOSED

NORTH COAST SHARK AND BAKE

873 SCHENECTADY AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 35 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

KIRAKU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

1948 WILLIAMSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx

Closed: June 30, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 57 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

MAMA'S PIZZA

705 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 29, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...

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CLOSED

EFFY'S CAFE & PATISSERIE

552 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 29, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 46 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.

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CLOSED

RICOTTA COFFEE

513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 29, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 72 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. Ra ...

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CLOSED

SHIMEN RESTAURANT

42-79A MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: June 29, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 ho ...

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CLOSED

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3309

474 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 29, 2026 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.

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CLOSED

SOLIMAR GRILL

1478 BEACH AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: June 29, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ROYAL QUEEN

136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 27, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 13 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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CLOSED

POTWAH JERK PATTY

9320 AVENUE L, Brooklyn

Closed: June 26, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 64 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. Anti-siphon ...

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CLOSED

YUE XIANG JU

7617 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 26, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 10 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ROYAL QUEEN

136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 25, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT

1792 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 25, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 47 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.

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,505 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.