14 Restaurants Closed for Health Violations
Department of Health inspections from March 6 to March 8 found 14 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.
Mori in Brooklyn
351 5TH AVE
Violations
- 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.
New Mum's Kitchen in Brooklyn
1010 CLARKSON AVENUE
Violations
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
- 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.
Junior's Fresh in Manhattan
4233 BROADWAY
Violations
- Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
- Cold food item held above 41° F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 °F) except during necessary preparation.
Bagel Boss in Manhattan
544 3RD AVE
Violations
- Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- 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.
Dunkin Donuts in Queens
13107 40TH RD
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, 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.
Round 2 Cafe in Brooklyn
1165 UTICA AVE
Violations
- Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
- Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Bamboo Garden Restaurant in Brooklyn
6409 8TH AVE
Violations
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
The Hard Hat Cafe in Staten Island
90 BAY ST
Violations
- Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
La Cava in Manhattan
939 2 AVENUE
Violations
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Kfc in Brooklyn
1667 PITKIN AVENUE
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.
Aizumi Sushi in Manhattan
283 BROOME ST
Violations
- No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
- Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
- Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 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.
Top Hot Bagels & Grill in Queens
4018 BELL BOULEVARD
Violations
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140° F to 70° F or less within 2 hours, and from 70° F to 41° F or less within 4 additional hours.
Choice Market in Brooklyn
318 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Violations
- Hot food item not held at or above 140° F.
- Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Burger King,Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Brooklyn
2343 UTICA AVENUE
Violations
- 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.
- Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
