NYC Restaurant Closures

3,394 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,394 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

S & M PIZZA

2726 MERMAID AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 20, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 57 points

Critical Violations:

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.

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CLOSED

VALERIO JUICE BAR

14-39 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: February 16, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 54 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. Hot TCS food item not ...

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CLOSED

THE CORNER CAFE & BAKERY, PIZZA PLUS

3718 RIVERDALE AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: February 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 79 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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o ...

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CLOSED

THE WESTBURY INN

673 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 15, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

MEZZE BARISTA BAR @ PFIZER

66 HUDSON BLVD EAST, Manhattan

Closed: February 15, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 75 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du ...

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CLOSED

KOGANE RAMEN

76 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 12, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 103 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. 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 li ...

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CLOSED

FRANGOS PERI PERI

182 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Closed: February 9, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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CLOSED

LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE

1553 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: February 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 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

FITOOR

179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens

Closed: February 8, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 85 points

Critical Violations:

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair r ...

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CLOSED

REBEN LUNCHEONETTE

229 HAVEMEYER STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 78 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; int ...

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CLOSED

MELONPANNA TEA & SHOT

5105 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats 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. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f ...

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CLOSED

FRANGOS PERI PERI

182 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Closed: February 7, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 28 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

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CLOSED

RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN

2928 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: February 6, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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. Non-food contac ...

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CLOSED

SUROSS THAI BISTRO

4131 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: February 6, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 81 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. Current letter grade o ...

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CLOSED

FRANGOS PERI PERI

182 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Closed: February 6, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 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

72ND EATERY

261 COLUMBUS AVE STORE #2, Manhattan

Closed: February 2, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of c ...

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CLOSED

CASA MAYA / GREEN CAFE & JUICE BAR

81 CEDAR STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: February 1, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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CLOSED

SHAHI DHABA

236-03 BRADDOCK AVENUE, Queens

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 69 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

HIBISCUS RESTAURANT EXPRESS

124-02 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: January 31, 2024 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Pesticide not prope ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,394 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.