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3,133 closures by NYC Health Department since November 13, 2009

CLOSED

GYRO KING

984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 23, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 113 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. 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 ...

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CLOSED

STEINBERG'S KOSHER BAKERY

153 CLYMER STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: December 23, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 143 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

KPOT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT

1217 SURF AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 23, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 70 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands o ...

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CLOSED

1.50 FLATBUSH HOT PIZZA

1583 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 21, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 69 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 Protection Certif ...

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CLOSED

SIMPLE PERUVIAN

58-08 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens

Closed: December 20, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 108 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. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Raw, cooked or ...

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CLOSED

KNOCK OUT CAFE

530 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 18, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 133 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodent ...

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CLOSED

SPICES CUISINE

1199 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 17, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 84 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...

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CLOSED

AYAT

8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 17, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 89 points

Critical Violations:

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate ...

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CLOSED

AYAT

8504 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 17, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 44 points

Critical Violations:

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 second ...

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CLOSED

FOOD LOVER BAKERY

6305 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 76 points

Critical Violations:

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or no ...

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CLOSED

DAY DRINKS CHELSEA

425 WEST 15 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 68 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

WETZELS PRETZELS

5100 KINGS PLAZA, Brooklyn

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p ...

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CLOSED

PITHA GHOR

163-08 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 44 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. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. Non-fo ...

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CLOSED

LIM'S KITCHEN

242 EAST 40 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 113 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device n ...

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CLOSED

WEI FORT GREENE

884 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 53 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food contact ...

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CLOSED

NURMOY PIZZA & RESTAURANT

5 MARTENSE STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: December 16, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 96 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

MR. PIZZA

2127 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 15, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 11 points

Critical Violations:

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

MR. PIZZA

2127 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 13, 2025 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Cold TC ...

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CLOSED

AMAR BARI

1075 LIBERTY AVE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 11, 2025 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a ...

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CLOSED

GRATA THAI CUISINE

1099 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 11, 2025 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 12 points

Critical Violations:

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

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