Critical Violation Code 02C

NYC Health Code Violation 02C — NYC Health Violation 02C

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 02C is a critical temperature control violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 377 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the majority of cases. Because improper temperature control can lead to rapid pathogen growth and outbreak events, NYC DOHMH requires immediate correction when this violation is found during inspection.

377
Times Cited in NYC
0.34%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 02C?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 02C Most?

Manhattan
111 citations
Brooklyn
100 citations
Queens
77 citations
Bronx
66 citations
Staten Island
24 citations
0
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 02C (377 total)

CHA PA'S VIETNAMESE EATERY
314 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 17, 2024
Score: 26
CRESCENT KITCHEN AND GRILL
23-42 30 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jun 12, 2024
Score: 123
SUBWAY
597 BAY STREET, Staten Island
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
Score: 7
SUBWAY
1875 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 11, 2024
Score: 22
SUBWAY, KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN
130-11 NORTH CONDUIT AVENUE, Queens
Jun 6, 2024
Score: 55
SKINOS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
123 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Jun 6, 2024
Score: 25
NILI CAFE
360 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 4, 2024
Score: 56
CHEVERE
100 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
May 31, 2024
Score: 22
JOE'S LOBSTER HOUSE
1898 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
May 20, 2024
Score: 47
NINJA SUSHI
2274 86 STREET, Brooklyn
May 17, 2024
Score: 25
LA ESQUINA
1402 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 14, 2024
Score: 12
Perista Cafe
158 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
May 13, 2024
Score: 24
O'NEILL'S RESTAURANT & BAR
1614 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
May 13, 2024
Score: 46
ZHONGZHONG NOODLES
154 ADELPHI STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
May 13, 2024
Score: 43
DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE
533 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 9, 2024
Score: 13
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
1170 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
May 9, 2024
Score: 20
KOO KOO CHICKEN
1698 86 STREET, Brooklyn
May 8, 2024
Score: 35
SUBWAY
1724 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
May 7, 2024
Score: 9
TRINI BREAKFAST SHED II
3209 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
May 7, 2024
Score: 27
GULAABO
250 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 1, 2024
Score: 47

Related Temperature Control Violations

02G Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F Critical 20,403 cited 02B Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140°F or Above Critical 17,511 cited 02H Food Not Cooled by Approved Method Critical 3,102 cited 02A Food not cooked to required minimum temperature Critical 278 cited 02I NYC Health Code Violation 02I Critical 207 cited 02F NYC Health Code Violation 02F Critical 180 cited

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Violation 02C: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 02C in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 02C?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 02C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 02C?
377 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 02C, representing 0.34% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 02C citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 02C citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 02C?
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 02C a critical violation?
Yes, violation 02C is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.