Critical Violation Code 08B

NYC Health Code Violation 08B — NYC Health Violation 08B

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 08B is a critical physical facility violation that poses an immediate health hazard and creates risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 1,606 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Restaurants receiving this citation must correct the violation immediately, as failure to do so can result in emergency closure or repeated enforcement action by NYC DOHMH.

1,606
Times Cited in NYC
1.45%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 08B?

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 08B Most?

Manhattan
640 citations
Brooklyn
459 citations
Queens
349 citations
Bronx
99 citations
Staten Island
58 citations
0
3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 08B (1,606 total)

ANGELITOS DE NOCHE
263 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 59
FORNINO
849 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 13
BOOTLEG BAR
1438 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 34
MCCARREN PARKHOUSE
855 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 44
INERRO
1668 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 82
BESO
70 BAY STREET, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 27
TXIKITO
240 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 24
VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS
146 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 10
APOLLO BAGELS
133 NORTH 7 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 10
CIPRIANI 42ND STREET
110 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 12
ANGELINA BAKERY
41 W 35TH ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 49
ABSOLUTE COFFEE
327 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 2
WATERFALL LOUNGE
4703 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 49
T.CAFE / BAKERY
96 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 22
SUPERIORITY BURGER
119 AVENUE A, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 11
FIGLIA
23-02 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 12
TOWA
36 WEST 26 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 10
EYES ON HUDSON CAFE
643 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 5, 2025
EYES ON HUDSON CAFE
643 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 76
THE OASIS CAFE
196-30 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 57

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Violation 08B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 08B in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 08B?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 08B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 08B?
1,606 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 08B, representing 1.45% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 08B citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 08B citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 08B?
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 08B a critical violation?
Yes, violation 08B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.