BONAFINI

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Overview

BONAFINI was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on March 7, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
663 FLATBUSH AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Cuisine
New French
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-01

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Fa to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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BONAFINI — Inspection Questions

Did BONAFINI pass their NYC health inspection on March 7, 2026?
BONAFINI was closed by the health department on March 7, 2026. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did BONAFINI have?
BONAFINI had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 28-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-01 (Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.) is a critical violation. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Fa to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.