Monday, April 3, 2023

[Updated] Expired health permit temporarily sidelines Joey Bats Café

Photos by Stacie Joy

Updated 4/4: Joey Bats reopened today after paying the fines.

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Joey Bats Café is temporarily closed at 129 Allen St. 

A posted notice from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene noted that the business was operating without a permit.

Owner  Joey Batista (aka Bats) responded with a message for patrons:
"I forgot to renew the health permit and it expired (Doh)! This means that despite my 'A' rating, I have to stay closed until Monday when the fine can be paid..."
We've seen similar DOH notices at Downtown Bakery on First Avenue (dated Feb. 21) and Mochinut on Second Avenue (dated March 21). Both of those businesses remain closed ... apparently, the city isn't able to expedite these permits any more quickly than five-plus weeks. 
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 3, 2023 at 6:27 AM

    What's the deal with the other Joey Bats, on Ave B and on Houston? Never open!

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  2. AnonymousApril 3, 2023 at 8:43 AM

    I have been wondering the same thing about the other Joey Bats locations. Both have nicely painted gates that I have never seen open!

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  3. AnonymousApril 3, 2023 at 1:28 PM

    One time I bumped into a girl outside the Ave B location, who was selling the tiny treats on the sidewalk, for 6 dollars a piece...

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  4. AnonymousApril 4, 2023 at 11:51 AM

    the ave b location used to be open from like 3-7 pm, which is nuts. they make good pastries but they don't run the tightest operation.

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  5. AnonymousApril 4, 2023 at 11:52 AM

    five plus weeks to get a city permit is ridiculous.

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  6. AnonymousApril 4, 2023 at 9:13 PM

    If you spend on an expediter, it takes a shorter time. Old school New York.

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