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.
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)
NONNAS 1977
29-13 23 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 33
LA NUEVA DELICIA
93-16B 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 9
HAPPI CONE ICE CREAM AND CAFE
876 EAST 225 STREET, Bronx
GRADE Z
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 46
RICHARD'S HALL AND LOUNGE
9404 AVENUE L, Brooklyn
Nov 1, 2025
Score: 62
AVOCADO
4342 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 32
FLATBUSH LATIN GRILL
1902 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 5
RICHMOND REPUBLIC
4459 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 42
US KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN PIZZA
707 MELROSE AVENUE, Bronx
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 27
FAMOUS NEW YORK PIZZA
430 JERSEY STREET, Staten Island
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 10
AIR FRANCE LOUNGE
0 INTAIRP ARVL BLDG, Queens
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 29
NEW LIFE JUICE BAR
2494 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 76
CHICKEN STOP
110 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 20, 2025
THREE BOYS FROM ITALY PIZZERIA
704 BURKE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 12
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
517 MEEKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 29
THE RIBBON
20 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 44
AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS
148-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 33
T & G FLAVORS
228-01 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 42
DYRE AVENUE DINER
3803 DYRE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 53
MAMAN
429 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 24
TRINI GIRL WEST INDIAN CUISINE
628 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 10
Related Temperature Control Violations
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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
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.