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1,401 closures by NYC Health Department since January 28, 2018

CLOSED

SPRING GARDEN RESTAURANT

2689 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 18, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 37 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ot ...

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CLOSED

SUSHI K BAR BP

4120 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 17, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 84 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

CHINA TASTES

627 SUTTER AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 71 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo ...

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CLOSED

RED LOTUS BAKERY & CAFE

25507 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: April 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 58 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Establishment is not free of h ...

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CLOSED

THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPERS RESTAURANT

1082 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 12, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 62 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. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo ...

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CLOSED

RAMEN DANBO

48 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 11, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 52 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

JUICE PRESS

250 MOTT STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 40 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. Establishment is not f ...

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CLOSED

SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE

21 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 9, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 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. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, o ...

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CLOSED

CROWN HEIGHTS CAFE

764A FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fi ...

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CLOSED

EMIR PALACE

4210 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 86 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

Kentucky Fried Chicken

1922 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: April 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 103 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. 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 pr ...

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CLOSED

MOMO ASHI

60-11 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: April 5, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance 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

DREDSURFER GRILL

16-27 SEAGIRT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: April 4, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harb ...

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CLOSED

ARVACI COFFEE

340 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 4, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 58 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. Contract wi ...

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CLOSED

LA COCINA BORICUA

2245B WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: April 3, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Properly scaled and calibrated therm ...

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CLOSED

PANINI LA CAFE

45 LEE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 3, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 87 points

Critical Violations:

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custom ...

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CLOSED

DUNKIN

14-23 150 STREET, Queens

Closed: April 3, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 101 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. F ...

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CLOSED

ABCD Indian Bistro & Bar

27102 UNION TPKE, Queens

Closed: April 3, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 99 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

INNER CIRCLE BAR & LOUNGE

106-46 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: April 1, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 104 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. Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that fo ...

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CLOSED

SZECHUAN OPERA

39-16 PRINCE STREET, Queens

Closed: April 1, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 100 points

Critical Violations:

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable ...

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