NYC Health Department Shuts Down 5 Restaurants for Gross Violations: See the List

NYC Restaurants Closed for Health Violations: Vermin, Dirty Dishes and More

New York City's Health Department is cracking down on restaurants with unsanitary conditions, shutting down five establishments for violations ranging from vermin infestations to improper food handling.

Inspectors arrive unannounced at thousands of restaurants every year to check health and safety standards. While most pass, some fail to meet the city's standards, accumulating violation points for issues like broken light bulbs, vermin, and improper food safety protocols.

Public health hazards that can't be fixed on the spot, like rodent or fly infestations, lead to immediate closure. Here's a breakdown of the five restaurants shut down since September 27:

Brooklyn

• Abe Sushi (7910A 13th Avenue): This restaurant racked up 101 violation points, including a mouse infestation, failure to provide handwashing facilities, and inadequate cleaning procedures.
• Fatty Daddy Tacos (310 9th Street): This taco joint earned 47 violation points, including a lack of pest control, improper food cooling methods, and poor hygiene practices.
• Cleo's Craft Cafe (222 Varet Street): With 68 violation points, this cafe was cited for lack of handwashing facilities, inadequate drainage, failure to use calibrated thermometers, and poor dishwashing practices.

Queens

• Fu Fan Restaurant (8505 Whitney Avenue): This restaurant was closed for 92 violations, including improper storage practices, lack of handwashing facilities, poor sanitation, and failing to provide an extermination record.

Manhattan

• Meem Spicy Grocery (160 East 28th Street): This grocery store accumulated 79 violation points, including a lack of handwashing facilities, improper food temperature storage, and inadequate drainage.

These closures highlight the importance of maintaining sanitary conditions in NYC food establishments to protect public health. It's a reminder that even well-known restaurants can fall short of standards and face serious consequences for failing to meet them.