GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Overview

GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 7, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
4305 18 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Cuisine
Jewish/Kosher
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04K

Evidence of Rats Present in Facility

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

⚠️ Why This Matters

SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.

📋 Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Close affected areas, Professional extermination within 24 hours, Clean/sanitize with 10% bleach solution, Discard ALL contaminated food, Seal holes over 1/2 inch, Remove food/water sources, Install bait stations, May require closure.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
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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GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS — Inspection Questions

Did GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS pass their NYC health inspection on January 7, 2026?
GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS was closed by the health department on January 7, 2026 with a score of 50 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS have?
GLATT FAMILY EXPRESS 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 04K mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04K (Evidence of Rats Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Rat droppings, gnaw marks, burrows, or live rats observed in facility. SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.