NYC Restaurant Closures

3,139 closures by NYC Health Department since May 7, 2008

CLOSED

PEKING TASTE & THAI

2343 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: December 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 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. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Reco ...

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CLOSED

THE HANDPULLED NOODLE

3600 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: December 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, o ...

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CLOSED

BLUE BAR

35-16 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not ...

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CLOSED

TOM'S RESTAURANT

782 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours. Food, supplies, or equipment not ...

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CLOSED

ILEGAL TAQUERIA

614 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 8 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 allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where foo ...

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CLOSED

VIP COFFEE

6714 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 30, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 86 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...

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CLOSED

DOUDOU KITCHEN

42-26 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: November 30, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 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. 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 incl ...

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CLOSED

PADI D' NYC

42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 28, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 91 points

Critical Violations:

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Anim ...

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CLOSED

MR. TONG

2926 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 28, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 42 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

RIVERDALE INDIAN GRILL

5225 BROADWAY, Bronx

Closed: November 27, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 76 points

Critical Violations:

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 disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liqu ...

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CLOSED

GOOD FAMILY BAKERY

1317 AVENUE U, Brooklyn

Closed: November 24, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...

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CLOSED

RANGOLI EXQUISITE INDIAN CUISINE

1393A 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: November 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 70 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. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in- ...

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CLOSED

LA BAGUETTE SHOP

191-09 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 17, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’ ...

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CLOSED

BERGEN BEACH CAFE

7112 AVENUE U, Brooklyn

Closed: November 17, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

CHARO BROS RESTAURANT

40-42 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: November 16, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 66 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

BURGER KING

20 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, Staten Island

Closed: November 16, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 41 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SUBWAY

2438 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: November 14, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Filth flies ...

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CLOSED

KIM FAI

1628 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 13, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 67 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and li ...

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CLOSED

AUSTIN HOUSE

72-04 AUSTIN STREET, Queens

Closed: November 2, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly ...

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CLOSED

HERE & NOW

99 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 2, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 14 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio ...

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