"Any time you go to a restaurant, the hope is that everyone is following health and safety guidelines that are put in place to keep customers safe. There are a number of red flags that health inspectors look for, from overworked employees that could mean shortcuts are being taken, to unmarked bottles, and even the state of the bathrooms. Ever wonder how health inspectors keep restaurants from doing emergency clean-ups?"
"No restaurant is exempt from being caught cutting corners, and in 2025, a number of notable New York City institutions were shuttered after failing health inspections. The process that's supposed to be annual hasn't been; in 2024, the Mayor's Management Report revealed that restaurant inspections were down a whopping 17% from the previous year. With that in mind, let's talk about some notable NYC restaurants that were forced to close their doors in 2025. Why, what happened, and who reopened?"
Restaurant choice involves more than cuisine; health and safety practices matter for customer protection. Health inspectors watch for red flags such as overworked staff, unmarked bottles, and unsanitary bathrooms. Inspectors sometimes perform quick, targeted checks to prevent emergency clean-ups from hiding violations. No restaurant is immune from being caught cutting corners. In 2024, inspections fell by 17% compared with the prior year, and in 2025 several notable New York City institutions were shuttered after failing health inspections. One listed closure in 2025 involved Ayat’s 3rd Avenue Brooklyn location, which first closed on May 16 after receiving a score of 74.
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