Congee Village Bowery Shuttered By DOH!

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Everyone's favorite Disneyland-on-acid-esque congee emporium, Congee Village (the one on Bowery, not Allen Street), has been shuttered by the Health Department after racking up 55 violation points on a recent visit, reports The Lo-Down.

Notable infractions include evidence of mice and roaches, plus unsanitary food surfaces, some of the same violations the restaurant was cited for in their not-much-better inspection barely two weeks ago. We put in a call to the restaurant and were told, "We're closed today to clean up for the Chinese New Year," which doesn't start until...January 23. [via Eater]

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By Jamie Feldmar in Food on January 12, 2012 11:50 AM

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Grytpype-Thynne

They should just rename it Vomit Palace.

EarsWideOpen

No, that's Per Se...

Jason Martin

I'm sure the owner will be on here in half an hour to complain how the DOH is just a legalized racket.

jisnotused

They already said it. The place is a VILLAGE, not a PALACE. It's oughta have some roaches and rats. Read the fucking sign.

ss07

found a huge staple in my bok choy at allen st. location. YUM!

priorib

I, and 2 other coworkers got some very pleasant gastroenteritis after a company lunch there right before winter break of '07. So personally, I am shocked.

jibbly

Yeah, is anyone surprised? The food and prices are great, but if restroom cleanliness and soap availability are any indication, this place is filthier than the sidewalk.