NYC Eateries Shut Down for Health Violations
Manhattan
New 94th East Broadway (94 East Broadway)
Violation Points: 45
Closed.
“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests found in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include houseflies, blowflies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies, among others.”
Additional violations included insufficient equipment to maintain proper temperatures for hot TCS food and inadequate handwashing facilities.
Cold TCS food held above the required temperature, inadequately trained staff without proper Maori/Food Protection Certificate training.
Brown Bag Sandwich Co. (218 Thompson Street)
Violation Points: 55
Closed
With a staggering 55 violation points, this sandwich shop landed a forced closure.
Hot TCS food was not held at or above 140°F, and there was insufficient cold storage or holding equipment to maintain proper food temperatures.
The lack of appropriate handling practices for potentially contaminated items from customers, highlighted by the lack of single-service condiments, posed a significant health risk.
Queens
Highest
**Sushi On Me (7126 Roosevelt Avenue) **
Violation Points: 68
Closed
This popular sushi spot was shut down after amassing an alarming 68 violation points, demonstrating a pattern of serious neglect.
Major infrastructural issues, including suspected sewage drainage problems, alongside the lack of accessible and properly equipped handwashing stations & higher-than-allowed temperatures most notably cold food being stored improperly.
low temperature control of cold holding equipment, and inadequate sanitizer levels posed health risks.
For a complete shutdown
How can the city of NYC leverage technology and data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of restaurant inspection processes?
## NYC Eateries Shut Down: An Interview
**Anchor:** We’re back with a concerning update on the safety of your local dining scene. Several NYC eateries have recently faced closure due to health violations, raising questions about the frequency and effectiveness of restaurant inspections.
Joining us now is Food Safety expert, Dr. Emily Chen, to shed some light on this issue. Dr. Chen, thanks for being with us.
**Dr. Chen:** Thank you for having me.
**Anchor:** Let’s start with the recent closures. What are some common health violations that lead to these shutdowns?
**Dr. Chen:**
Several issues can trigger a closure. These include improper food storage temperatures, rodent infestations, lack of handwashing facilities, and cross-contamination risks. Essentially, anything that poses a significant threat to public health [1](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-restaurant-health-inspections-2023-2024/).
**Anchor:** It’s alarming to hear. Now, we’ve seen reports that health inspections in NYC are becoming less frequent. Could this be contributing to the rise in violations?
**Dr. Chen:** It’s a valid concern. Reduced inspection frequency could mean problems aren’t being detected and addressed proactively. This can put diners at risk. [1](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-restaurant-health-inspections-2023-2024/)
**Anchor**: What can consumers do to stay informed and protect themselves?
**Dr. Chen:**
Be curious! You can check online resources like the Department of Health website for inspection scores and reports. Also, always pay attention to the overall cleanliness of a restaurant – it can often be a good indicator.
**Anchor:** Important advice, Dr. Chen. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. We hope to see increased vigilance and a commitment to food safety across all NYC restaurants.
**Dr. Chen:** My pleasure.
