BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) \u2014 While Brooklyn is a borough full of diverse food and cultures, with hidden gems for all food enthusiasts, some restaurants have been caught violating sanitary regulations.<\/p>\n
To ensure that restaurants comply with food safety rules, the NYC Health Department conducts unannounced inspections at least once a year.<\/p>\n
List: Manhattan restaurants closed in 2026 for sanitary violations <\/a><\/p>\n Grades are typically assigned after inspection, but restaurants with repeated violations may face closure.<\/p>\n Since the start of spring, the following 11 restaurants across Brooklyn have been closed down for violating regulations, according to ABCEats, the City\u2019s restaurant inspection lookup tool:<\/p>\n 333 Lounge at 333 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, 11217<\/p>\n Toxic chemicals or pesticides were improperly stored or used, which may lead to food contamination<\/p>\n Evidence of rats or live rats in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Al Reef Bakery and Restaurant at 7905 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, 11209<\/p>\n Harmful, noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon monoxide level exceeds 9 ppm.<\/p>\n The manager or supervisor of food operations did not have a Food Protection Certificate<\/p>\n Chilo\u2019s at 323 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, 11238<\/p>\n Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate, or unapproved<\/p>\n No or inadequate potable water supply<\/p>\n Coffee With Milk at 504 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, 11216<\/p>\n Evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Hand washing facility not accessible, no hot and cold running water at inadequate pressure, and no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.<\/p>\n Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza at 1263 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, 11226<\/p>\n Evidence of rats or live rats in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Hand washing facility not accessible, no hot and cold running water at inadequate pressure, and no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.<\/p>\n Gyro Express at 3160 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, 11235<\/p>\n Evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Jay & Son Latin Flavor at 879 Broadway, Brooklyn, 11206<\/p>\n Food worker does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands<\/p>\n Evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n John\u2019s Donut & Coffee Shop at 481 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, 11205<\/p>\n Evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Nonna\u2019s Pizzeria at 253 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, 11222<\/p>\n Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste<\/p>\n Pati\u2019s Bakery at 1716 Avenue M, Brooklyn, 11230<\/p>\n Evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Tasty Bites at 95 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, 11218<\/p>\n Evidence of rats or live rats in food or non-food areas<\/p>\n Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with a possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint was not worn when required. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a>\u00a0to browse additional inspection results in New York City.<\/p>\n Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n