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)

LA RUBIA RESTAURANT
3864 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 20, 2025
Score: 13
KEUR COUMBA
125 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 57
HALAL CHICKEN-N-CHAPLI
183-16 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 15
CANTINA 35
30-01 35 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 17, 2025
Score: 54
EL RANCHO RESTAURANT
1157 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 13
ROYAL DELIGHT CAFE
31-00 47 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 8
ROYAL DELIGHT CAFE
31-00 47 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 12, 2025
NONNOS CAFETERIA
2556 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 7, 2025
Score: 12
BAGEL CLUB
205-21 35 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 12
PANDA EXPRESS
2192 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2025
Score: 12
MAMA AFRICA
429 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 33
KENNEDY CHICKEN
567 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2025
Score: 21
JAY'S QUICK BITES
1961 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Feb 19, 2025
Score: 18
PALACE GRILL
40-35 21 STREET, Queens
Feb 18, 2025
Score: 39
KENNEDY CHICKEN
1326 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 14, 2025
Score: 27
ELLIE'S DINER & RESTAURANT
58 METROPOLITAN OVAL, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 14, 2025
Score: 13
CRAB SHACK SEAFOOD BOIL
55-25 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Feb 6, 2025
Score: 27
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
1798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2025
Score: 12
BRAVEST
700 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 36
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
2280 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 25

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.