“No New York City restaurant is authorized to have mice or rats on the menu and we are investigating further,” the NYC health department said in a statement.
Inspectors reported finding rat droppings, food not being held at the correct temperature, and no trained supervisor on site, among other alleged violations.
“The Department of Health closed Gammeeok on March 15, following an inspection,” an agency spokesperson told The Post on Friday. “No New York City restaurant is authorized to have mice or rats on the menu and we are investigating further.” The department added: “Our top priority is protecting the health of New Yorkers and if a restaurant has conditions that threaten our city’s diners, they will be shut down.”
The eatery, which allegedly operated without renewing its permit, can reopen if the reported violations are corrected and any fines are paid. A couple filed a lawsuit against the restaurant for allegedly serving them a dead rat in their beef soup takeout order.The restaurant’s location in Fort Lee, NJ, was taking orders as of Friday.
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