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)

JIKJI CAFE
JFK INT'L AIRPORT, Queens
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 49
PAUL'S ON TIMES SQUARE (HILTON GARDEN INN)
136 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 46
TETE A TETE CAFE
2601 EAST 14 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 5
LING LING YOUNG
508 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 20
THE KING OF TACO
90-17 31 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 56
BAR B
84 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 12
BKLYN PIZZA
36 RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Sep 26, 2025
Score: 47
BLAZE HALAL GRILL
2004 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 135
EL GALLO TAQUERIA
117 ADAMS STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2025
Score: 5
BETTER GOURMET HEALTH KITCHEN
400 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 12
NOODLE PUDDING
38 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 40
NANA TERIYAKI
18-25 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 41
CHICK-FIL-A
809 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Aug 1, 2025
Score: 7
11 STREET CAFE
327 WEST 11 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 34
TASTE OF CHINA
90 GUYON AVENUE, Staten Island
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 31
STIX KOSHER RESTAURANT
101-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 25, 2025
Score: 42
CAFE HESTIA
513 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 55
WOK 88
1570 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 44
BREW AND BITE
3611 14 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 21, 2025
Score: 134
YAO MODERN CANTONESE CUISINE
213 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
May 20, 2025
Score: 24

Related Temperature Control Violations

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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.