New York restaurant health inspection closures, downgrade and reopenings — October 19, 2026

Golden Palace Gourmet

14009 Cherrry Avenue · Queens

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

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

6 critical violations · 9 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.

Nori Bar

5401 13Th Ave · Brooklyn 11219 · Borough Park

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

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

5 critical violations · 8 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. 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.

Taboo Lounge

408 8 Avenue · Manhattan 10001 · Midtown-Midtown South

C → closed by the health authority (cooked → cooked) · inspection dated October 13, 2026

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

8 critical violations · 16 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm 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

Pan D'oro

6 East 42 Street · Manhattan 10017 · Murray Hill-Kips Bay

B → closed by the health authority (mid → cooked) · inspection dated October 13, 2026

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

7 critical violations · 8 total

• ⚠️Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. 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
• ⚠️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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. critical
• ⚠️Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. 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.

Hot Slices Pizza

418 East 14 Street · Manhattan 10009 · East Village

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated October 13, 2026

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

7 critical violations · 11 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.

The Great Room

333 Adams Street · Brooklyn 11201 · DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

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

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

3 critical violations · 5 total

• ⚠️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 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.

Pho Bang Restaurant

41-07 Kissena Boulevard · Queens 11355 · Flushing

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 9, 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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.

The Chubby Crab

77 Chrystie Street · Manhattan 10002 · Chinatown

A → closed by the health authority (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 8, 2026

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

11 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
• ⚠️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 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
• ⚠️Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. 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

Simple Peruvian

45-06 Greenpoint Avenue · Queens 11104 · Hunters Point-Sunnyside-West Maspeth

previous result → closed by the health authority (unknown → cooked) · inspection dated October 8, 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
• ⚠️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.

Padishah Restaurant

1920 Avenue U · Brooklyn 11229 · Madison

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

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

7 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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing 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.

A & S Caterers-Grill

3137 Victory Boulevard · Staten Island 10314 · New Springville-Bloomfield-Travis

A → C (clean → cooked) · inspection dated January 3, 2023

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, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. 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.

The Great Room

333 Adams Street · Brooklyn 11201 · DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 14, 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.

The Freakin Rican

43-06 34Th Ave · Queens 11101 · Astoria

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 13, 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.

Barking Dog Nyc

329 West 49 Street · Manhattan 10019 · Clinton

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 13, 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.

Ricecake Bistro

41-23 Union Street · Queens 11355 · Flushing

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 13, 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.

Padishah Restaurant

1920 Avenue U · Brooklyn 11229 · Madison

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 10, 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.

Indian Kitchen

739 Grand Street · Brooklyn 11211 · East Williamsburg

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 9, 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.

Kennedy Fried Chicken

2280 Jerome Avenue · Bronx 10453 · Fordham South

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 9, 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.

Asian Halal Kitchen

90-02 Corona Avenue · Queens 11373 · Elmhurst

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 9, 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.

O's Natural

683 Myrtle Avenue · Brooklyn 11205 · Bedford

closed → unknown (cooked → unknown) · inspection dated October 9, 2026

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

0 critical violations · 0 total

Flushing

4 changes: 1 setback and 3 improvements

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 2 recoveries

Chinatown

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

Madison

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

1 closure · 0 downgrades · 1 reopening · 0 recoveries

New Springville-Bloomfield-Travis

2 changes: 1 setback and 1 improvement

0 closures · 1 downgrade · 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

Subway

155 clean · 4 mid · 12 cooked across 171 rated locations, plus 2 not rated.

1 qualifying change this period · 173 operating locations tracked

Blue Bottle Coffee

18 clean · 0 mid · 0 cooked across 18 rated locations.

1 qualifying change this period · 18 operating locations tracked