UES Bar Shuttered By Health Department, Records Show
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Key Points:
- The Spotted Dog gastropub on First Avenue and East 63rd Street in NYC was ordered closed on April 10 due to 113 violation points found during a health inspection, including evidence of rats, flies, and multiple food-safety hazards.
- Violations included lack of a certified food protection manager, improper food temperature controls, staff eating or smoking in food prep areas, and absence of proper handwashing facilities.
- The bar had previously been shuttered by the Health Department in March 2025 and must correct all violations before reopening.
- Additional infractions involved inadequate pest control, improper food storage and sanitation, missing health and safety signage, and nuisance conditions creating unsafe or offensive environments.
- The Spotted Dog currently hosts a pop-up kitchen, Culture In A Bowl, specializing in Liberian comfort foods, operating within the establishment.
