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NYC Restaurant Closures

3,507 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,507 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

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL

918B FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: July 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 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 Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. ...

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CLOSED

CRAB DU JOUR

605 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn

Closed: July 12, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

BURGER KING

13 HILLEL PLACE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 12, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 118 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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...

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CLOSED

SUPER RICE

6515 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 11, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT

245 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: July 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 71 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

ABA TURKISH RESTAURANT

325 WEST 57 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 10, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond ...

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CLOSED

C. BURGER

4917 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 9, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo ...

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CLOSED

TACOS Y QUESADILLAS MEXICO

104-40 CORONA AVENUE, Queens

Closed: July 9, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 106 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond ...

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CLOSED

GEBHARD'S BEER CULTURE

228 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: July 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 50 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

Kuchuplum

155 EAST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: July 8, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 41 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

DESI GRILL

46 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 45 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. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from po ...

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CLOSED

PAPA JOHN'S

1915 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: July 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 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

TEA FLOWER BAKERY

6623 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: July 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 71 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermoc ...

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CLOSED

MAI TAIS TIKI BAR & KITCHEN

1087 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: July 1, 2024 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.

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CLOSED

MAI TAIS TIKI BAR & KITCHEN

1087 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: June 29, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 80 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. Properly scaled and ca ...

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CLOSED

ROUND 2 CAFE

1165 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 28, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 92 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...

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CLOSED

ARTICHOKE BASILLE'S

111 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 27, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 29 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. Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be ...

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CLOSED

FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

12-05 40 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 26, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 83 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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CLOSED

POKE ISLAND GRILL

2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: June 26, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 48 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in ...

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CLOSED

PAPA JOHN'S

199-22 HOLLIS AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 26, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,507 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.
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Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene