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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

YUMI DELICACIES

5902 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: August 28, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Thawing procedure improper. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, di ...

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CLOSED

HENRY & THE LIONS

405 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 25, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

RAB'S COUNTRY LANE

1600 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island

Closed: August 24, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 120 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

SALENTO COLOMBIAN CAFE & RESTAURANT

2112 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: August 24, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 35 points

Critical Violations:

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above ...

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CLOSED

MOZZLAB

502 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: August 24, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 18 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. HACCP plan not approve ...

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CLOSED

BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR

130 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 23, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed. 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 ...

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CLOSED

HENRY & THE LIONS

405 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 23, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 24 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any acti ...

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CLOSED

COCOLUAH PIZZA

94-04 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 23, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 17 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

DELICIAS CALENAS #4

94-18 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 23, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 65 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. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in ...

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CLOSED

HERO SHOP

1211 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: August 22, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 62 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of mice or live mice in establ ...

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CLOSED

COCOLUAH PIZZA

94-04 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 69 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. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensin ...

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CLOSED

LONG ISLAND DUMPLINGS

513 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan

Closed: August 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 40 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

STAR KABAB RESTAURANT

168-21 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Closed: August 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 64 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. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq ...

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CLOSED

MAX BAKERY & RESTAURANT

37-63 90 STREET, Queens

Closed: August 21, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 33 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.

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CLOSED

AUNTIE ANNE'S/CINNABON

2857 3 AVENUE, Bronx

Closed: August 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

TEAMAKERS

15 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 18, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 26 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equ ...

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CLOSED

POT TO PLATE RESTAURANT

219-17 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 18, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 13 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.

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CLOSED

HENRY & THE LIONS

405 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: August 17, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. 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 drai ...

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CLOSED

POT TO PLATE RESTAURANT

219-17 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: August 16, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 46 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 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 ...

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CLOSED

MOZZLAB

502 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: August 16, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Score: 93 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. Personal cleanliness i ...

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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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Data sourced directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene