New York restaurant health inspection closures, downgrade and reopenings — September 21, 2026

Nur Thai

63-32 Woodhaven Boulevard · Queens 11374 · Middle Village

B → closed by the health authority (mid → cooked) · inspection dated September 16, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

8 critical violations · 10 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal 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. critical
• ⚠️TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. critical
• ⚠️Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical

Empanada Loca

9 Dekalb Avenue · Brooklyn 11201 · DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 16, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

7 critical violations · 16 total

• ⚠️Commercially processed pre-cooked TCS in hermetically sealed containers and precooked TCS in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °F within 2 hours of removal from container or package. critical
• ⚠️No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system. critical
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. critical
• ⚠️Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• ⚠️Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. critical
• •Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Bella Beans Cafe

1371 Bay Street · Staten Island 10305 · Stapleton-Rosebank

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 14, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

4 critical violations · 4 total

• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures critical
• ⚠️Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. critical
• ⚠️Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed. critical

Paisa Picapollo

501 West 167 Street · Manhattan 10032 · Washington Heights South

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated September 14, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

5 critical violations · 7 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. critical
• ⚠️Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• •Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
• •Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Brooklyn Baklava

7214 5 Avenue · Brooklyn 11209 · Bay Ridge

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 14, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

4 critical violations · 4 total

• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. critical
• ⚠️Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical

Koke

173 Bleecker Street · Manhattan 10012 · West Village

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 14, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

5 critical violations · 5 total

• ⚠️Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. critical
• ⚠️Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. critical
• ⚠️No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• ⚠️HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. critical

Tropical Shack

3029 Stillwell Avenue · Brooklyn 11224 · Seagate-Coney Island

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 12, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

5 critical violations · 5 total

• ⚠️No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system. critical
• ⚠️Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. critical
• ⚠️No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. critical
• ⚠️Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. critical
• ⚠️No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. critical

Halal Meals

1521 1/2 Westchester Ave · Bronx 10472

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 11, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

10 critical violations · 17 total

• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. critical
• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. critical
• ⚠️Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. critical
• ⚠️No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. critical

My Black Thai

81-16 Northern Boulevard · Queens 11372 · Jackson Heights

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 10, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

4 critical violations · 6 total

• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. critical
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Oncheon

312 5 Avenue · Manhattan 10001 · Midtown-Midtown South

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated September 10, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

4 critical violations · 10 total

• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
• •Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Tea Mania

82-27 164 Street · Queens 11432 · Pomonok-Flushing Heights-Hillcrest

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 10, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

2 critical violations · 5 total

• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
• •Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Cooklyn

153-01 Jamaica Ave · Queens 11432 · Jamaica

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 10, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

5 critical violations · 9 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• ⚠️Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
• •Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

O's Natural

683 Myrtle Avenue · Brooklyn 11205 · Bedford

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 10, 2026

Status when this brief was published: closed by the authority.

6 critical violations · 8 total

• ⚠️Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement critical
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. critical
• ⚠️Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. critical
• ⚠️No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Gutierrez Bakery

157 Port Richmond Avenue · Staten Island 10302 · Port Richmond

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated March 3, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

12 critical violations · 17 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures critical
• ⚠️No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. critical

Velvet Cowboy

509 Amsterdam Avenue · Manhattan 10024 · Upper West Side

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated June 4, 2025

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

5 critical violations · 9 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• ⚠️Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. critical
• ⚠️Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
• •Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Velvet Cowboy

509 Amsterdam Avenue · Manhattan 10024 · Upper West Side

A → C (clean → cooked) · inspection dated December 18, 2024

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

3 critical violations · 6 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. critical
• ⚠️Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Cj's Cafe

875 Flatbush Avenue · Brooklyn 11226 · Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate

closed → A (cooked → clean) · inspection dated September 16, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

0 critical violations · 0 total

Halal Meals

1521 1/2 Westchester Ave · Bronx 10472

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 16, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

0 critical violations · 1 total

• •Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Cooklyn

153-01 Jamaica Ave · Queens 11432 · Jamaica

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 16, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

0 critical violations · 1 total

• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Oncheon

312 5 Avenue · Manhattan 10001 · Midtown-Midtown South

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 14, 2026

Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.

0 critical violations · 1 total

• •Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Upper West Side

3 changes: 2 setbacks and 1 improvement

1 closure · 1 downgrade · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

Midtown-Midtown South

3 changes: 1 setback and 2 improvements

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 1 recovery

Jackson Heights

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery

Jamaica

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

Port Richmond

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

The Oasis Cafe

3 clean · 1 mid · 2 cooked across 6 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 6 operating locations tracked

Tiger Sugar

8 clean · 0 mid · 1 cooked across 9 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 9 operating locations tracked

Bora Bora

6 clean · 0 mid · 1 cooked across 7 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 7 operating locations tracked

Jin Ramen

3 clean · 0 mid · 0 cooked across 3 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 3 operating locations tracked