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)

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
HAMPTON INN - MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE SOUTH
337 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 24
SOUL FOOD STATION
2220 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 59
BREAKFAST BY SALT'S CURE
27 1/2 MORTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 13
XELAJU GROCERY
514 60 STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 84
PETITE MAMAN
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 33
GREGORYS COFFEE
520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 35
LITTLE RUBY'S CAFE MIDTOWN COMMISSARY
926 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 13
TIME AGAIN
105 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 14, 2025
KFC
1556 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 20
TSQ FOOD COURT
163 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 33
TIME AGAIN
105 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 16
OLLIES 42ND
411 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 44
SESSIONS
159 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 11
COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK
135 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 26
TACO EXPRESS
39-35 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 31
THE GIBSON
108 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 32
NANCY RESTAURANT
2961 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 13
TIGER BOX
169 PARK AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 30

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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.