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)

BENITO ONE
174 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 29
JING LI
27-35 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
Sep 18, 2025
JING LI
27-35 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 46
YASUBEE
136-20 38 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 13
HUDSON VIEW RESTAURANT
770 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 62
COMMUNITY FOOD AND JUICE
2893 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 47
SARGE'S
548 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 50
THEP
1439 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
THEP
1439 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 54
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
3275 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 69
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
1798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 30
CHELA & GARNACHA
33-09 36 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 30
JIN FENG FISH BALL
41-40 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE B
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 26
SUBWAY
221 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 26, 2025
Score: 30
PEPERINO
21 WEST END AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 27
GREEN STREETS SALADS
67 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 51
COOKLYN EATS
429 NEW LOTS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 25
YUMMY'S
706 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 27
SUBWAY
1613 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 5, 2025
Score: 34
ANTOJITOS ACATLAN
4602 AVENUE N, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 27

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

Browse all 131 violation codes →

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.