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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

BERMUDEZ BAKERY

1875 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: October 3, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection Score: 43 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

MAMA TACO

880 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 2, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 ho ...

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CLOSED

CAVA

63 WALL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: October 2, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 52 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. Filth flies or food/re ...

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CLOSED

NAMKEEN

338 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: October 2, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 79 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. Filth flies or food/re ...

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CLOSED

LA PIZZA ITALIA

201 AVENUE A, Manhattan

Closed: September 28, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / 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. Evidence of rats or li ...

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CLOSED

218 RESTAURANT

218220 GRAND STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 27, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 60 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

ABEY AFRICAN FOOD

58 RICHMOND TERRACE, Staten Island

Closed: September 26, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

LA MICHOACANA

54 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 26, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 75 points

Critical Violations:

Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurre ...

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CLOSED

BLIMPIE

2200 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: September 26, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. 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 pac ...

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CLOSED

NAMKEEN

338 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 25, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 51 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or oth ...

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CLOSED

NEW GRAM BANGLA RESTAURANT

76-05 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: September 25, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 19 points

Critical Violations:

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door. 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 ...

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CLOSED

JADE SEA CHINESE RESTAURANT

35-14 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: September 25, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 17 points

Critical Violations:

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other tox ...

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CLOSED

SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT

220 CANAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: September 22, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. Filth flies o ...

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CLOSED

SARAVANA BHAVAN

81 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 65 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

NEW GRAM BANGLA RESTAURANT

76-05 101 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: September 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 76 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. ...

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CLOSED

BRISA MARINA

1450 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 31 points

Critical Violations:

Thawing procedure improper. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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CLOSED

CARVEL

103-21 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens

Closed: September 20, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 42 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. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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CLOSED

EAT OFFBEAT

75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: September 19, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 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.

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CLOSED

99 CENT SUPREME PIZZA

297 BROADWAY, Bronx

Closed: September 19, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 16 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

STOWAWAY

159 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: September 15, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Thawing procedure improper. 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. Establishment is not free of harborage ...

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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.
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