NYC Restaurants Shut Down: Dirty Dishes, Vermin, and Health Violations

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed: Health Violations Lead to Closures

New York City's Health Department is cracking down on restaurants with unsanitary conditions, issuing closures to establishments that fail to meet safety standards. This week, seven restaurants across the city were ordered to shut down due to a range of violations, from vermin infestations to inadequate cleaning practices.

Here's a breakdown of the violations that led to closures:

Brooklyn

• Carnation Restaurant Inc. (2310 86 Street)
  • Violation Points: 50
  • Key Violations: Evidence of mice, dirty surfaces, improper food storage, and failure to maintain required temperatures.

• Knapp Street Bagel Café (2145 Knapp Street)
  • Violation Points: 77
  • Key Violations: Inadequate ventilation, food contamination, rodent infestation, and improper food storage.

• Chris Caribbean and American Restaurant (576 Rogers Avenue)
  • Violation Points: 66
  • Key Violations: Lack of food protection certificate, pest infestation, improper food storage, and failure to maintain required temperatures.

Queens

• Chick it Out (3206 35th Street)
  • Violation Points: 38
  • Key Violations: Improper food storage, lack of ventilation, and failure to maintain required temperatures.

• Yolk Up (22401 Union Turnpike)
  • Violation Points: 74
  • Key Violations: Lack of pest control contract, rodent infestation, pest infestation, inadequate toilet facilities, and improper chemical storage.

Manhattan

• Shima Sushi (226 East 51st Street)
  • Violation Points: 99
  • Key Violations: Dirty wiping cloths, pest infestation, improper food storage, unsanitary surfaces, inadequate ventilation, and improper dishwashing practices.

• Calexico (1491 2nd Avenue)
  • Violation Points: 86
  • Key Violations: Improper food storage, inadequate ventilation, poor personal hygiene, improper dishwashing, unsanitary surfaces, lack of hand-washing facilities, and improper food cooling practices.

The Department of Health uses a point system to assess violations, with restaurants receiving an 'A' grade for 0 to 13 points and a 'C' grade for 28 points or more. While many establishments pass inspections, those that fail to meet standards can face fines, lower letter grades, and even closures.