Posted on November 7, 2017 at 4:49 pm by West Sider

Shun Lee, a staple of Upper West Side fine dining for decades, was shuttered by the Health Department on Tuesday. While a note on the door of the Chinese restaurant at 43 West 65th Street says there were “unforeseen circumstances” that led to the closure, a yellow sign on another window makes it clear that health violations caused the closure.

The Health Department’s website did not yet have details on the violations. The most recent inspection resulted in an A grade.

Shun Lee opened its West side location in 1981. The Shun Lee restaurants have drawn all sorts of celebrities, from Tom Cruise to Michael Douglass. Wall Street 2 filmed a scene in the restaurant.

Thanks to our tipster, who wished to remain anonymous.