If you visited the Bronx anytime between September 7 and September 19, hopefully you decided against eating at the New Hawaii Sea Restaurant on Williamsbridge Road. The Associated Press reports that New York City health officials are urging anyone who consumed food served at the Asian food restaurant during those dates to be vaccinated against hepatitis A.

The health scare began when an employee and four customers at the restaurant were infected with hepatitis A. NBC New York reports that the restaurant received a B grade in its last Health Department inspection in May, but was given critical contamination violations in 2012.

“We are asking all restaurant patrons and employees to get this vaccination as soon as possible,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley in a news release from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. “If people experience symptoms, they should see a doctor immediately. This incident serves as an important reminder to always wash your hands thoroughly before handling food to prevent the spread of disease.”

According to the news release, hepatitis A is transmitted by consuming food that has been contaminated by an infected person. Symptoms of a hepatitis A infection include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea. Although people usually develop systems of hepatitis A infection approximately one month after they consume contaminated food, a vaccination within 14 days of exposure can prevent the disease from occurring.

According to NBC New York, NYC health officials are providing free hepatitis vaccinations to people who ate at the popular restaurant. The free vaccinations were offered on Saturday, and again on Sunday, at Herbert H. Lehman High School.

NYC Health officials say that the restaurant is working with the health department to ensure that all the food handlers are vaccinated and the New Hawaii Sea Restaurant will stay closed until enough employees have been vaccinated to reopen safely.

NYC health officials also warn that any leftover food from the New Hawaii Sea Restaurant should be trashed.

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene looks at all cases of hepatitis A in NYC. NYC health officials learned of this particular case of hepatitis A contamination on September 19 and started the inspection of the restaurant on that date. The city receives an average of 50-60 reports of hepatitis A each year.

Have you eaten at New Hawaii Sea Restaurant? Have you ever eaten at a place that was later shuttered for health reasons? Did you get sick? Share your experiences in the comments section.