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
76 citations
Bronx
65 citations
Staten Island
24 citations
0
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 02C (377 total)

MESS HALL
RODMANS NECK, Bronx
Dec 19, 2025
Score: 47
MESS HALL
RODMANS NECK, Bronx
Dec 19, 2025
Score: 47
MESS HALL
RODMANS NECK, Bronx
Dec 19, 2025
Score: 47
YO YO CHICKEN
934 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 22
YO YO CHICKEN
934 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 22
YO YO CHICKEN
934 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 22
TACO VELOZ VIP
359 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 27
TACO VELOZ VIP
359 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 27
TACO VELOZ VIP
359 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 27
TASTEE JERK
200-03 HOLLIS AVENUE, Queens
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 21
DISTRICT SAIGON
37-15 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 41
CHEZ JOSEPHINE
414 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 19
HAGANE HIBACHI JAPANESE GRILL
161-02 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 47
WARUDE
385 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 36
MANOUSHEH
403 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 26
MEET FRESH
5815 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 31
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
1798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 31
LINCOLN FRIED CHICKEN
1487 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 32
DEVON & BLAKELY
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 6
LA ISLA RESTAURANT
276B E 149TH ST, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 48

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.