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)

BETO'S RESTAURANT
835 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 7
RINCONCITO PAISA-COLOMBIAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT
1976 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 49
CHUBBY CATTLE BBQ
206 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 96
CRAFT & CARRY
751 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 4
TD BIG J DELI CORP.
36-19 REVIEW AVENUE, Queens
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 38
WINGSTOP
31-14 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 13
CARVEL
107-20 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 20
GALICIA TAPAS
575 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 37
CINNAHOLIC
750 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 11
DEVOCION
1134 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 12
Bon Appetit
350 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 13
BEEF UP NOODLE
350 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 36
PIG & BUTTER
42 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 19
NANA THAI STREET
31 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 75
PIG & BUTTER
42 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 19
PIG & BUTTER
42 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 19
PIG & BUTTER
42 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 19
ASIA PLAZA CAFÉ
2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx
GRADE A
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 12
PIG & BUTTER
42 AVENUE B, Manhattan
Oct 20, 2025
Chances Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery
200-08 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 39

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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.