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)

NIZZA
628 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 17, 2022
Score: 22
NEW CAPITAL RESTAURANT
2 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Feb 14, 2022
Score: 29
WENDY'S
4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
Feb 7, 2022
Score: 0
ASIAN TOKYO JAPANESE CUISINE
4685 MANHATTAN COLLEGE PARKWAY, Bronx
CLOSED
Jan 12, 2022
Score: 58
MESIVTA EITZ CHAIM
1577 48 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 10, 2022
Score: 51
WORLD BEAN
LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, Queens
GRADE A
May 16, 2019
Score: 11
BLIMPIE
38 PARK ROW, Manhattan
Oct 19, 2009
Score: 48

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.