New York restaurant health inspection closures and reopenings — October 12, 2026

The Freakin Rican

43-06 34Th Ave · Queens 11101 · Astoria

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 7, 2026

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

3 critical violations · 6 total

• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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.
• •Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
• •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.

Bamboo Empanadas & Juice Bar

130 Dyckman Street · Manhattan 10040 · Washington Heights North

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 7, 2026

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

5 critical violations · 7 total

• ⚠️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
• ⚠️Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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.

Yuanna Caldron Rice Noodle

41-23 Union Street · Queens 11355 · Flushing

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 7, 2026

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

6 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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
• •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.

Buchette Del Vino (Pedestrian Plaza, Across From Gap)

132 West 44 Street · Manhattan 10036 · Midtown-Midtown South

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated October 7, 2026

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

9 critical violations · 15 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
• ⚠️Raw fruit or vegetable not properly washed prior to cutting or serving. critical
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. critical
• ⚠️Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments. 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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

Burger King

3440 Jerome Avenue · Bronx 10467 · Norwood

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 6, 2026

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

4 critical violations · 7 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
• ⚠️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
• •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.

Kennedy Fried Chicken

2280 Jerome Avenue · Bronx 10453 · Fordham South

B → closed by the health authority (mid → cooked) · inspection dated October 6, 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
• ⚠️Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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

Barking Dog Nyc

329 West 49 Street · Manhattan 10019 · Clinton

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 5, 2026

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

5 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
• ⚠️Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. 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
• •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.

New Siu's Kitchen

4324 Church Avenue · Brooklyn 11203 · East Flatbush-Farragut

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 2, 2026

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

2 critical violations · 6 total

• ⚠️Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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.
• •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.
• •Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Sofi's Deli & Grill

125-10 Rockaway Boulevard · Queens 11420 · South Ozone Park

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated October 2, 2026

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

8 critical violations · 18 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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

Gourmet Sweets

1107 Coney Island Avenue · Brooklyn 11230 · Flatbush

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 1, 2026

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

6 critical violations · 7 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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
• ⚠️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.

Sagar Restaurant

168-25 Hillside Avenue · Queens 11432 · Briarwood-Jamaica Hills

B → closed by the health authority (mid → cooked) · inspection dated October 1, 2026

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

4 critical violations · 7 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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
• ⚠️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.
• •Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

V Lounge

2086 Coney Island Avenue · Brooklyn 11223 · Homecrest

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 1, 2026

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

5 critical violations · 15 total

• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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
• •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.

Sagar Restaurant

168-25 Hillside Avenue · Queens 11432 · Briarwood-Jamaica Hills

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 7, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

New Siu's Kitchen

4324 Church Avenue · Brooklyn 11203 · East Flatbush-Farragut

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 6, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Yumyum

221 Brook Avenue · Bronx 10454 · Mott Haven-Port Morris

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 6, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

J C Green Life Nyc

1343 Ogden Avenue · Bronx 10452 · Highbridge

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 5, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 1 total

• •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.

Northern 160

160-13 Northern Boulevard · Queens 11358 · Murray Hill

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 5, 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.

Carib Seafood Restaurant & Bar

2521 Webster Avenue · Bronx 10458 · Bedford Park-Fordham North

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 5, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 1 total

• •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.

Paisa Picapollo

501 West 167 Street · Manhattan 10032 · Washington Heights South

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 5, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Sabores

274 Knickerbocker Avenue · Brooklyn 11237 · Bushwick North

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 5, 2026

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

1 critical violation · 1 total

• ⚠️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

Briarwood-Jamaica Hills

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

East Flatbush-Farragut

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

Flushing

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery

Midtown-Midtown South

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery

Kennedy Fried Chicken

54 clean · 4 mid · 12 cooked across 70 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 70 operating locations tracked

Burger King

61 clean · 2 mid · 3 cooked across 66 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 66 operating locations tracked

Kennedy Chicken & Grill

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

1 qualifying change this period · 3 operating locations tracked