Critical Violation Code 02F

NYC Health Code Violation 02F — NYC Health Violation 02F

Overview

Violation Code 02F is a critical temperature control violation under NYC Health Code that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 180 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and must be corrected immediately to protect public health. Restaurants receive this citation when food is stored, prepared, or held at unsafe temperatures, allowing pathogens to multiply to dangerous levels.

180
Times Cited in NYC
0.16%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 02F?

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 02F Most?

Manhattan
108 citations
Queens
40 citations
Brooklyn
25 citations
Bronx
8 citations
0
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 02F (180 total)

IZAKAYA FUKU
71-28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Jul 31, 2024
Score: 53
SOZAI
19 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 30, 2024
Score: 12
NITTIS
523 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 18, 2024
Score: 34
OKI POKE & RAMEN
135 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 11, 2024
Score: 23
CHARLIE'S PLACE
1960 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 6, 2024
Score: 33
U-ME SUSHI
85-09 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
May 20, 2024
Score: 19
KI SUSHI
282 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 15, 2024
Score: 12
POPULARES
51 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE B
Apr 23, 2024
Score: 15
SZECHUAN OPERA
39-16 PRINCE STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 100
DINASTIA EQUADORIAN FOOD
102-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 27, 2024
Score: 10
GARDENIA TERRACE
826 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2024
Score: 10
EL ENCEBOLLADO DE VICTOR 2
92-01 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 13, 2024
Score: 72
POPULARES
51 AVENUE B, Manhattan
Feb 29, 2024
Score: 55
YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
165 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2024
Score: 25
MYKONIAN HOUSE
25 EAST 83 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2024
GOODNIGHT SONNY
134 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 8, 2024
Score: 44
ACHILLES HEEL
180 WEST STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 24, 2024
Score: 23
ANASSA TAVERNA
200 EAST 60 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2023
MIKADO
116-09 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
Dec 12, 2023
Score: 22
WALLSE NEXT DOOR
715 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 7, 2023
Score: 13

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 02C NYC Health Code Violation 02C Critical 377 cited 02A Food not cooked to required minimum temperature Critical 278 cited 02I NYC Health Code Violation 02I Critical 207 cited

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Violation 02F: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 02F in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 02F?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 02F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 02F?
180 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 02F, representing 0.16% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 02F citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 02F citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 02F?
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 02F a critical violation?
Yes, violation 02F is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.