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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Beloved New York Restaurant Temporarily Closes Due to Rats
A very popular restaurant in New York City temporarily shut down earlier this June due to health concerns. Jacob's Pickles in the Upper West Side closed its doors after the Department of Health found evidence of rats and roaches. The Department of Health also docked the restaurant for having an "improper, inadequate, or unapproved" sewage disposal system. The southern eatery on 509 Amsterdam Ave closed up shop on June 4, per the Health Department. "The Health Department required Jacob's Pickles to close on June 4, and we have let them know what needs to be addressed. They will receive another inspection before they can reopen." Jacob's Pickles released a statement of its own regarding this concerning matter. "While unexpected, we're genuinely grateful this issue was brought to our attention," the restaurant said. "With the guidance of the health department, we uncovered underlying structural issues that contributed to unforeseen facility maintenance challenges. The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority, and we will not reopen until every concern is resolved in full compliance with NYC Health Code standards." According to the New York Post, the popular eatery has had a C rating since last December. Perhaps that'll change in the near future. Jacob's Pickles has been around since 2011. The restaurant describes itself as a place where "faces light up when the plate arrives, where people feel relaxed and excited to try new and old favorites." Beloved New York Restaurant Temporarily Closes Due to Rats first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
New York Post
07-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Beloved UWS eatery Jacob's Pickles shuttered for roaches, rats, sewage
Upper West Side eatery Jacob's Pickles was abruptly shuttered this week following a slew of icky code violations. The Department of Health temporarily closed the Southern-style dining hotspot after the place showed evidence of rats and roaches. The restaurant was also cited for having an 'improper, inadequate, or unapproved' sewage disposal system. An inspection report revealed that the venue, located at 509 Amsterdam Ave. between 84th and 85th Streets, also allegedly failed to properly protect 'food, supplies, or equipment' from possible contamination sources. The shutdown took effect Wednesday with a statement from the restaurant claiming they'll be back open come Monday. 3 The Jacob's Pickles website said the restaurant was closed for renovations. Photo: Eilon Paz 'While unexpected, we're genuinely grateful this issue was brought to our attention,' the statement read. 'With the guidance of the health department, we uncovered underlying structural issues that contributed to unforeseen facility maintenance challenges. 'The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority, and we will not reopen until every concern is resolved in full compliance with NYC Health Code standards,' the statement concluded. 3 Health inspectors shut the restaurant down Wednesday. JHVEPhoto – 3 Inspectors found evidence of rats living in the restaurant. Katsiaryna – The restaurant's website stated that Jacob's Pickles was closed for renovations and 'will open in a few days.' Jacob's Pickles has had a C rating with the Department of Health since December. Owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis said in May 2024 he would move the American restaurant to a new location at 688 Columbus Ave., between 93rd and 94th Streets, after which he planned to open a new bar, Velvet Cowboy, inside the space Jacob's Pickles had occupied. It's unclear if Hadjigeorgis' plans have changed.
