NYC Restaurant Closures

3,252 closures by NYC Health Department since May 7, 2008

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,252 emergency closure orders since 2008. 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

DOABA DELI

945 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 26, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 40 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

PATI'S BAKERY

1716 AVENUE M, Brooklyn

Closed: March 26, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Critical Violations:

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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CLOSED

EMPEROR DUMPLING

688 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 25, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 95 points

Critical Violations:

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of cont ...

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CLOSED

AYAT

274 36 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: March 25, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Critical Violations:

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. 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, ab ...

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CLOSED

VOSTOCHNAYA KUHNYA

504 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 25, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

JAJAJA MEXICANA

63 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 25, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / 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

SANMIWAGO

90 BOWERY, Manhattan

Closed: March 23, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 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

JAJAJA MEXICANA

63 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 23, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Critical Violations:

Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

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CLOSED

VOSTOCHNAYA KUHNYA

504 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 23, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 44 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SAN MARCOS CAFE

949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx

Closed: March 20, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 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

Green Blend Eatery

387 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 20, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 72 points

Critical Violations:

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

JAJAJA MEXICANA

63 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

VOSTOCHNAYA KUHNYA

504 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 98 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

NAI BROTHERS SAUERKRAUT FISH

654 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 79 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

THANKS GIVING CHINESE FOOD

1736 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 58 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

GUTIERREZ BAKERY

157 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 43 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

GRAND MORELOS

727 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: March 19, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

SUSHI DAMO/ DAMO RAMEN

330 WEST 58 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: March 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

787 COFFEE

159 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: March 18, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ZIYAN

38-40 CRESCENT STREET, Queens

Closed: March 17, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 116 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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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,252 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 2008.
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.