Something Sweet, the small bakery on the corner of 11th Street and First Avenue, is “closed for now,” according to a sign in the window. The bakery’s display cases were empty and its gate was down on Tuesday. Health Department records show that it was forced to close following an inspection on July 2 that found a missing food protection certificate, evidence of mice and flies, and food that was contaminated or not discarded properly. The shop has closed unexpectedly a few times before.
Hannah Thonet The executive director of the Nuyorican, Daniel Gallant.The Nuyorican Poets Cafe should reopen soon after being shuttered by the Health Department for a variety of violations in its East Third Street building.
“Our repairs are moving along smoothly, and if all goes well, we should be able to reopen by this weekend,” wrote the executive director of the cafe, Daniel Gallant, in an email.
On Monday the cafe announced on Twitter that it would temporarily close after a visit from city inspectors. Turned out, the cafe had several violations of the health code, including evidence of rodents, unclean surfaces, and improper storage of food.
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