MEAT UP

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, April 20, 2026

Overview

MEAT UP was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 20, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
22 OLD FULTON STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

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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MEAT UP — Inspection Questions

Did MEAT UP pass their NYC health inspection on April 20, 2026?
MEAT UP was closed by the health department on April 20, 2026 with a score of 56 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did MEAT UP have?
MEAT UP 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