NYC Restaurant Closures

3,379 closures by NYC Health Department since November 23, 2007

Overview

NYC Health Department inspectors have issued 3,379 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

BLEND SALAD & JUICE BAR

1310 78 STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: April 8, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 33 points

Critical Violations:

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

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CLOSED

EL PASO

35-64 95 STREET, Queens

Closed: April 8, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

NYC MUNCHIES

1398 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 8, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 15 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

FISH SAUCE

247 SUYDAM STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: April 7, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 42 points

Critical Violations:

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

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CLOSED

TASTY BITES

95 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 86 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. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, ...

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CLOSED

WESTSIDE BAGEL

317 WEST 141 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 7, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 107 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

WA LUNG KITCHEN

557 GRAND STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 7, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 74 points

Critical Violations:

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area. Evidence of rats or live rats 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.

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CLOSED

LAILAS

8530 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 7, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 54 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

CHAHALO

79 MOTT STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 6, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 136 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. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil ...

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CLOSED

IFFYS HOT CHICKEN & WINGS

551 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 6, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 52 points

Critical Violations:

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 not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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CLOSED

LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE

150-59 34 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: April 6, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 53 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.

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CLOSED

ART COLLECTIVE CAFE

97A 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 6, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

FRESH CURRY

183 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 6, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 85 points

Critical Violations:

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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CLOSED

URBAN ZONE ADVENTURE PARK

501 INDUSTRY ROAD, Staten Island

Closed: April 2, 2026 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Critical Violations:

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pes ...

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CLOSED

DARK MATTER COFFEE - ADIOS AMIGOS

1 EAST 1 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: April 2, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 45 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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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CLOSED

ISLAND GRILL

5501 GLENWOOD ROAD, Brooklyn

Closed: April 2, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 42 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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CLOSED

AICHA ORGANIC JUICE BAR

2960 3 AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: April 2, 2026 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 43 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

333 LOUNGE

333 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 1, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 100 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. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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CLOSED

UMI BUFFET

3839 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 1, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 75 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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CLOSED

ART COLLECTIVE CAFE

97A 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: April 1, 2026 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 40 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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NYC Restaurant Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NYC restaurants have been closed by the Health Department?
3,379 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.