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)
THE ROCK BISTRO
1009 RUTLAND ROAD, Brooklyn
Jan 24, 2025
Score: 29
NARUTO RAMEN
1596 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2025
Score: 13
HARLEM HALAL FOOD COURT
66 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2025
Score: 32
SUBWAY
563 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 22, 2025
Score: 22
D'MELTING POT
2049 WILLIAMSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 33
KENEDY CHICKEN & PIZZA
1560 WATSON AVENUE, Bronx
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 23
MALECON RESTAURANT
55925594 BROADWAY, Bronx
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 24
GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT
7614 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2025
Score: 20
THE HEADLESS WIDOW
99 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2025
Score: 13
PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB
27 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2025
Score: 9
CORNER CAFE
2 DITMAS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 6, 2025
Score: 29
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN & SALAD BAR
3413 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
Jan 2, 2025
Score: 47
COMPTON'S
28-02 23 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Dec 18, 2024
Score: 62
LOS MUNCHIES
394 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Dec 17, 2024
Score: 22
TIBBETT DINER
3033 TIBBETT AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 17, 2024
Score: 31
LOS POBLANOS
4312 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Dec 15, 2024
Score: 27
SUBWAY
1400 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 13, 2024
Score: 28
YOMIE'S RICE & YOGURT
135-28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Dec 2, 2024
Score: 24
TWIN DONUTS
3 WEST FORDHAM ROAD, Bronx
Dec 2, 2024
Score: 36
JOHN'S DELI
8308 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Nov 22, 2024
Score: 55
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
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.