EL SAZON / JOEY BATS
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, January 21, 2026
Violations Cited
05E
NYC Health Code Violation 05E
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.
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
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.
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.