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)

B & D HALAL FOOD
263 WEST 30 STREET, Manhattan
May 19, 2025
Score: 40
PINO'S PIZZA AND GRILL
2025 BATH AVE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2025
HKS KITCHEN
1434D RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island
CLOSED
May 12, 2025
Score: 91
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 9, 2025
Score: 60
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE
76 FULTON ST, Manhattan
GRADE B
May 6, 2025
Score: 27
FOREFEATHERS
1624A E 16TH ST, Brooklyn
Apr 23, 2025
Score: 82
ALTA CALIDAD
552 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
Score: 7
HERB N' KITCHEN / LOBBY LOUNGE / BRIDGES BAR
1335 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Mar 27, 2025
Score: 41
MISHIK
259A HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
Mar 27, 2025
Score: 49
FULKOLE RESTAURANT
1211 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2025
Score: 22
BO KY
78 BAYARD STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 45
456 NEW SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
69 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 55
BENARES
45 MURRAY STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 46
WAYLA
55 WATER STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 34
CAFFE DE LA VENEZIA
105 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2025
Score: 8
CAFFE DE LA VENEZIA
105 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Feb 13, 2025
SEMPRE OGGI
164 WEST 75 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 12, 2025
Score: 27
FAITH CHINESE FOOD
170 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 10, 2025
Score: 22
EAR INN
326 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
Jan 7, 2025
Score: 41
PLAYA BOWLS
84 FRONT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 30, 2024
Score: 12

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.