NYC Restaurant Closures

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

CLOSED

NEW KINGSTON PIZZA

259 KINGSTON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 23, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 60 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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 ...

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CLOSED

MING WONG

29 WEST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: May 22, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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 ...

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CLOSED

ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR

745 EAST 136 STREET, Bronx

Closed: May 16, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 90 points

Critical Violations:

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm 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 imp ...

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CLOSED

MEAT UP

2005 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island

Closed: May 16, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 51 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. Thawing procedure improper. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) n ...

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CLOSED

MAYA FUSION CAFE

1337 BUSHWICK AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 15, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 47 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

LIVING ROOM CAFE

2006 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn

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

Critical Violations:

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 liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven ...

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CLOSED

TASTY HAND-PULLED NOODLES

1 DOYERS STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 9, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 47 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transport ...

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CLOSED

NEW CAPITAL RESTAURANT

2 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx

Closed: May 9, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats 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. Raw, cooked ...

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CLOSED

PADISHAH RESTAURANT

1920 AVENUE U, Brooklyn

Closed: May 9, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 23 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Thawing procedure improper. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Hot TCS food item not held ...

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CLOSED

PONTENTIAL VEGETAL (PV HERBS & VITAMINS)

1358 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 8, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 57 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. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Contrac ...

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CLOSED

NOISETTE

24-21 STEINWAY STREET, Queens

Closed: May 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 50 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. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Evidence of mice or live mice in es ...

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CLOSED

MI PASO CENTRO AMERICANO RESTAURANT

4129 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Closed: May 4, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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CLOSED

KFC

90-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: May 3, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 51 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Filth flies ...

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CLOSED

ORCHID TEA CAFE

4618 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: May 2, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 79 points

Critical Violations:

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. 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. E ...

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CLOSED

MONTE'S TRATTORIA

97 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: May 1, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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. Establishment is not ...

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CLOSED

COUNTRY BITES INC

726 COURTLANDT AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: May 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 129 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.

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CLOSED

JIN FENG FISH BALL

41-40 MAIN STREET, Queens

Closed: April 28, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 57 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...

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CLOSED

USULUTECO 2

5014 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 26, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusabl ...

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CLOSED

NEW RAINBOW RESTAURANT

3906 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx

Closed: April 25, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 45 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o ...

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CLOSED

12 CORAZONES

86-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens

Closed: April 24, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 57 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. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-c ...

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