Critical Violation
Code 02I
NYC Health Code Violation 02I — NYC Health Violation 02I
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 02I is a critical temperature control violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 207 times across NYC inspections, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of cases. Because of its direct link to foodborne illness outbreaks, inspectors require immediate correction when 02I is found during routine or complaint-based inspections.
207
Times Cited in NYC
0.19%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 02I?
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 02I Most?
Manhattan
88 citations
Brooklyn
69 citations
Queens
42 citations
Bronx
5 citations
Staten Island
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 02I (207 total)
GERSI
316 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 13
MINT HEIGHTS
368 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 12
ACE’S PIZZA
423 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 25
ACE’S PIZZA
423 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 2, 2026
ACE’S PIZZA
423 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 25
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 5, 2026
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 29
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 29
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 29
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 5, 2026
GOLAN HEIGHTS
2553 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 29
ANEMI
30-17 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 25
ANEMI
30-17 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 25
ANEMI
30-17 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 25
NEW FRESH WOK
1777 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 31
NEW FRESH WOK
1777 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 31
NEW FRESH WOK
1777 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 31
RAY'S PIZZA BAGEL CAFE
2 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 32
SPRINGHILL SUITES TIMES SQUARE
223 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 35
BEDFORD CAFE & RESTAURANT
1 EAST BEDFORD PARK BOULEVARD, Bronx
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 41
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
02F
NYC Health Code Violation 02F
Critical
180 cited
Violation 02I: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 02I in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 02I?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 02I to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 02I?
- 207 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 02I, representing 0.19% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 02I citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 02I citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 02I?
- 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 02I a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 02I is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.