New York restaurant health inspection closures, downgrade and reopenings — September 28, 2026

Punjabi Chaap Corner

110 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10016 · Gramercy

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 23, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 14 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Thawing procedure improper.

Hop Kee

21 Mott Street · Manhattan 10013 · Chinatown

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 22, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 8 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.
• •Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Tiger Sugar

129 East 45 Street · Manhattan 10017 · Turtle Bay-East Midtown

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 22, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 11 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.

Kabab King

73-01 37 Road · Queens 11372 · Jackson Heights

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 22, 2026

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

4 critical violations · 10 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. critical
• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. 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
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
• •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.

Witch Topokki

330 7 Avenue · Manhattan 10001 · Midtown-Midtown South

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 22, 2026

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

6 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
• ⚠️Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. critical
• ⚠️Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Pierogi Boys

445 Gold Street · Brooklyn 11201 · DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 21, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 4 total

• ⚠️Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. 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
• •Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

El Perro

80-26 Northern Boulevard · Queens 11372 · Jackson Heights

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 21, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 5 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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
• •Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
• •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.

A Lo Mexa Guatelinda

6516 14 Avenue · Brooklyn 11219 · Dyker Heights

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 21, 2026

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

6 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
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice 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
• ⚠️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
• •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.

Tina's Place

1002 Flushing Avenue · Brooklyn 11206 · Bushwick South

B → closed by the health authority (mid → cooked) · inspection dated September 19, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 8 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice 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
• ⚠️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
• •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.

Northern 160

160-13 Northern Boulevard · Queens 11358 · Murray Hill

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 19, 2026

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

5 critical violations · 9 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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
• ⚠️Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm 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
• ⚠️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.

Hyderabad Peri Peri

804 Grand Street · Brooklyn 11211 · East Williamsburg

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 19, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 7 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
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. critical
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
• •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.

Fresh Grill

1368 Flatbush Avenue · Brooklyn 11210 · Flatbush

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated September 18, 2026

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

11 critical violations · 27 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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

Yakiniku Futago

37 West 17 Street · Manhattan 10011 · Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated September 17, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 12 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.
• •Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Juancho Valdez Coffee

79-06 37 Avenue · Queens 11372 · Jackson Heights

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 17, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 6 total

• ⚠️Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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.
• •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.
• •Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Pulau Pinang

82-84 Broadway · Queens 11373 · Elmhurst-Maspeth

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated September 17, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 5 total

• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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
• •Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
• •Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

La Gran Uruguaya

85-06 37 Avenue · Queens 11372 · Jackson Heights

A → B (clean → mid) · inspection dated February 6, 2025

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

2 critical violations · 4 total

• ⚠️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.
• •Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Pierogi Boys

445 Gold Street · Brooklyn 11201 · DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 23, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Yakiniku Futago

37 West 17 Street · Manhattan 10011 · Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 22, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Pulau Pinang

82-84 Broadway · Queens 11373 · Elmhurst-Maspeth

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 21, 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.

Nur Thai

63-32 Woodhaven Boulevard · Queens 11374 · Middle Village

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated September 18, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Jackson Heights

5 changes: 4 setbacks and 1 improvement

3 closures · 1 downgrade · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

Bushwick South

4 changes: 1 setback and 3 improvements

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 3 recoveries

Elmhurst-Maspeth

3 changes: 1 setback and 2 improvements

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 1 recovery

Midtown-Midtown South

3 changes: 1 setback and 2 improvements

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 2 recoveries

Chinatown

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery

Tiger Sugar

7 clean · 0 mid · 2 cooked across 9 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 9 operating locations tracked

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

28 clean · 2 mid · 4 cooked across 34 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 34 operating locations tracked

Mikado

4 clean · 0 mid · 4 cooked across 8 rated locations, plus 1 not rated.

1 qualifying change this period · 9 operating locations tracked

Dragon King

5 clean · 0 mid · 2 cooked across 7 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 7 operating locations tracked