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)

PLAYA BOWLS
1275 WOODROW ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 29
4 W PARRILLA RESTAURANT
855 EAST 169 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 12
LE PETIT MONSTRE
82 WASHINGTON AVE, Bronx
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 48
BURGERFI
719 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 31
JERSEY MIKE'S
111 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 82
TAQUERIA COCOYOC
211 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 25
PROFIT CHINESE RESTAURANT
643 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 32
CORTHAIYOU
1310 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 44
SING CHOI KEE
133-36 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 11
DELICE MACARONS
321 1/2 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 5
MCDONALD'S
1871 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 13
KOSSAR'S
312 11 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 21
THE RESTAURANT
86-05 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 12
HASSY JUICE BAR
2265 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 63
BURGER KING
2164 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 19
SUSHI BEAUU
15 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 89
EL GRAN COFFEE SHOP
86-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 63
SUGARFISH BY SUSHI NOZAWA
207 WEST 75 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 21
PICANTE MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT
3424 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 12
IL POSTO
7409 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 33

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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.