RIO JAYA RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, January 5, 2026

Overview

RIO JAYA RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 5, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
79 AUDUBON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10032
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-06

NYC Health Code Violation 28-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 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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RIO JAYA RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did RIO JAYA RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on January 5, 2026?
RIO JAYA RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on January 5, 2026 with a score of 50 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did RIO JAYA RESTAURANT have?
RIO JAYA RESTAURANT 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 28-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.