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)
BREW AND BITE
3611 14 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 21, 2025
Score: 134
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
247-73 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE Z
May 20, 2025
Score: 46
ANTOJITOS DEL MANGU RESTAURANT
80 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
May 19, 2025
Score: 12
DIEGO'S PIZZA & RESTAURANT
1995 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
May 5, 2025
Score: 16
FUYU RAMEN & SAKE
46-17 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 29
AMBROSIA GARDEN
29-11 23 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 40
MILLER'S ALE HOUSE
2883 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 13
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - KUSHNER DINING HALL
245 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 23, 2025
Score: 50
FISH N TING RESTAURANT
4063 BOSTON ROAD, Bronx
GRADE C
Apr 23, 2025
Score: 55
DIVINE BICKLES RESTAURANT.
157-21 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 17, 2025
Score: 23
ZARUMA GOLD COFFEE
11-18 46 ROAD, Queens
Apr 17, 2025
DUNHUANG FLUSHING
136-21 37 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 17, 2025
375 CHICKEN N FRIES
649 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Apr 15, 2025
Score: 24
ISLAND FUSION
139-20 243 STREET, Queens
Apr 14, 2025
Score: 26
CANTINA 35
30-01 35 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2025
Score: 8
ANGIOLINA'S RESTAURANT
1322A JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2025
Score: 9
COMPTON'S
28-02 23 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 3, 2025
Score: 51
YOPCITY
2324 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 39
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
286 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 27
OLIYO
431 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 26
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Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F
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02B
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17,511 cited
02H
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Critical
3,102 cited
02A
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Critical
278 cited
02I
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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.