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

CLOSED

JUGKRWUT BORIN-MAO MAO RESTAURANT

1000 BROADWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: December 3, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 37 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. Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food ...

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CLOSED

ESSEN

515 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: December 2, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 49 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SSAM

170 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 47 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

TUNG SUM BAKERY

3924 9 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: December 1, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 35 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. 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 in ...

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CLOSED

ROMA PIZZA

85 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 30, 2022 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Critical Violations:

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en ...

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CLOSED

PRIMA PASTA & CAFE

161-50 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: November 29, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

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. After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method ...

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CLOSED

LA ELEGANCIA

88-26 37 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 29, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 36 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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...

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CLOSED

BROWN BETTY RESTAURANT

132-04 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 29, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 56 points

Critical Violations:

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulter ...

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CLOSED

EL TUCAN

43-24 91 PLACE, Queens

Closed: November 29, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 36 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

SHIMA SUSHI

226 EAST 51 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 67 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies o ...

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CLOSED

ICE CREAM HOUSE ON 36

2 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 38 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Anti-siphonage or ...

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CLOSED

REGO PARK COFFEE SHOP

94-14 63 DRIVE, Queens

Closed: November 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

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

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CLOSED

TROPICAL JADE 3 ROTI EXPRESS

118-03 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens

Closed: November 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 26 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 ...

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CLOSED

ENDSWELL

773 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: November 28, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. Non-food contact surface or equipment mad ...

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CLOSED

TERIYAKI MONSTER

43-54 162 STREET, Queens

Closed: November 22, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 21 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

HOMETOWN CUISINE

5017 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 22, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 64 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Thawing procedure improper. Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Hot TCS food item not hel ...

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CLOSED

SOTTO CASA

298 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: November 17, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry ...

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CLOSED

RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM

145 AVENUE A, Manhattan

Closed: November 17, 2022 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 45 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not ...

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CLOSED

CAFFE DE LA VENEZIA

105 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan

Closed: November 16, 2022 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. 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 inc ...

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CLOSED

NEW RED LANTERN

5701 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn

Closed: November 15, 2022 Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

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

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