Department of Health Closes Restaurants in Queens and The Bronx

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Department of Health inspections from December 15 to December 18 found 10 businesses with critical violations in cleanliness and sanitation. The businesses below were ordered closed, but may reopen once violations have been corrected.

Learn more about the inspection process from nyc.gov and search the Department of Health inspection database for full details on any establishment that serves food.

Li's Noodle Fun in Manhattan

1744 1ST AVE

Violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Cold food item held above 41° F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 °F) except during necessary preparation.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.

One East Ocean Palace in Queens

11309 QUEENS BLVD

Violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Sewage disposal system improper or unapproved.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.

Friendship Foods in Queens

3622 UNION ST

Violations

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Cold food item held above 41° F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 °F) except during necessary preparation.
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

Westside Wok Konata Sushi Bar in Manhattan

691 AMSTERDAM AVE

Violations

Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Cold food item held above 41° F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 °F) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

Deli Guatelinda in Brooklyn

6516 14TH AVE

Violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. Unacceptable material used.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Thai Ish in Manhattan

168 LEXINGTON AVE

Violations

Cold food item held above 41° F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 °F) except during necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.

Corner Cafe And Bakery in Manhattan

1645-1651 THIRD AVENUE

Violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Real Thai Cuisine in Manhattan

530 9TH AVE

Violations

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Fish N Ting Restaurant in The Bronx

4063 BOSTON ROAD

Violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Let's Meat in Manhattan

307 5TH AVE

Violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.