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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

SIIPS BUBBLE
74-08 GRAND AVENUE, Queens
Jun 7, 2022
Score: 33
PYE BOAT NOODLE
35-13 BROADWAY, Queens
Jun 2, 2022
Score: 17
YEMEN WHDAH
6726 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 26, 2022
Score: 57
NOODS AND CHILL
170 SOUTH 3 STREET, Brooklyn
May 19, 2022
Score: 44
THE GRAND
37-01 30 AVENUE, Queens
May 17, 2022
Score: 0
MIKE'S DELI
9510 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 9, 2022
Score: 22
VIVE LA CREPE
189 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
May 4, 2022
Score: 61
BUDDHA BODAI
77 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Apr 18, 2022
Score: 33
DARO'S PIZZA
44-25 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 14, 2022
Score: 42
CHOP'T
345 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 6, 2022
Score: 20
AKAMI SUSHI
1771 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 5, 2022
Score: 18
JUST SALAD
663 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2022
Score: 0
THE GYRO PROJECT
569 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 23, 2022
Score: 0
GRAN TORINO CAFE
131 BERRY STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 21, 2022
Score: 22
EL PASO TAQUERIA
64 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2022
Score: 55
DINO'S PIZZA
5660 MOSHOLU AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 15, 2022
Score: 30
COPACABANA
31-13 36 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 14, 2022
Score: 27
LAZARD FRERES
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2022
Score: 13
K-BAP
62 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2022
Score: 23
LA NUEVA AMISTAD BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
162-04 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 23, 2022
Score: 23

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

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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.