NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

HENRY & THE LIONS

405 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 17, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. 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 drai ...

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CLOSED

POT TO PLATE RESTAURANT

219-17 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 16, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 46 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 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 ...

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CLOSED

MOZZLAB

502 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: August 16, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 93 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. Personal cleanliness i ...

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CLOSED

EL SABOR A MI PERU

2220 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: August 15, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 24 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...

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CLOSED

YUMMY 88

130 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 14, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 94 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta ...

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CLOSED

MAX BAKERY & RESTAURANT

37-63 90 STREET, Queens

Closed: August 14, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 33 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

PLANT BLOSSOM

881 10 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: August 10, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 136 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 Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. J ...

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CLOSED

VITALL FUSION

4705 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 9, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holdi ...

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CLOSED

MAX BAKERY & RESTAURANT

37-63 90 STREET, Queens

Closed: August 8, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 53 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

KYURAMEN / MAIKO

132 BOWERY, Manhattan

Closed: August 7, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 115 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

PLYMOUTH CAFE

90 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: August 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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. Wiping cloths no ...

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CLOSED

AFSONA

416 DITMAS AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 3, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 46 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. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher ...

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CLOSED

SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY

141 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 2, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 22 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food ...

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CLOSED

MATTO ESPRESSO

3495 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: August 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 70 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. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, suppl ...

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CLOSED

QUEEN BAKERY II

139 CENTRE STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 31, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 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. Food contact surface n ...

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CLOSED

BEDS THAI

1185 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 31, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 45 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Cold TCS food item held above 41 � ...

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CLOSED

STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT

747 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 27, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. ...

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CLOSED

MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI

160 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 27, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 138 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware ...

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CLOSED

THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO

2 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 25, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 17 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

BURP BOWL

134 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 25, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 48 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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