KABAB TOWN

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Overview

KABAB TOWN was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on February 3, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
77D BAXTER ST
Manhattan, NY 10013
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
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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KABAB TOWN — Inspection Questions

Did KABAB TOWN pass their NYC health inspection on February 3, 2026?
KABAB TOWN was closed by the health department on February 3, 2026 with a score of 53 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did KABAB TOWN have?
KABAB TOWN 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking