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)

STANDARD CAFE / RCANO EVENTS
37-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 37
BK TOP-NOTCH RESTAURANT
7406 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Mar 19, 2024
Score: 36
PECK'S
455 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Mar 14, 2024
Score: 23
THINK COFFEE
568 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 7, 2024
Score: 22
THE BROTHERS BAGELS
7105 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2024
Score: 22
GRACE STREET
17 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2024
Score: 19
SMOKIN' JOE
135 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 8, 2024
Score: 28
AVENUE P APPETIZER
466 AVENUE P, Brooklyn
Jan 31, 2024
Score: 61
EMMY SQUARED PIZZA
315 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 18, 2024
Score: 63
LEA
1022 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
Dec 27, 2023
Score: 37
PHO BANG
157 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Dec 19, 2023
Score: 43
MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1468 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 13, 2023
MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1468 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 13, 2023
Score: 33
TOM'S RESTAURANT
782 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 1, 2023
Score: 80
THE VSPOT
156 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 36
SYKO
126 WINDSOR PLACE, Brooklyn
Nov 22, 2023
Score: 51
XIN LA GONG FU
35-48 UNION STREET, Queens
Oct 26, 2023
Score: 35
NEW YEE LI RESTAURANT
6619 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Oct 4, 2023
Score: 53
BAYA BAR
208 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn
Sep 11, 2023
Score: 38
CAFE SPAGHETTI
126 UNION STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 29, 2023
Score: 67

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.