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)

LIM'S KITCHEN
45-13 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 67
Dunkin
243 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 11
THE GOURMET BAGEL SHOPPE
6220 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 13
PJ BERNSTEIN DELI & RESTAURANT
1215 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 13
CARVEL
165 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 23
iPizzaNY
658 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 31
DUNKIN
513 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 13
ARI SUSHI
402 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 38
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
1190 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 7
DUNKIN',' BASKIN ROBBINS
144-01 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 5
STARBUCKS
77 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 26, 2025
Score: 20
LITTLE CAESARS
41 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
GRADE N
Sep 26, 2025
Score: 20
TACOMBI
74 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 52
DUTCH FREDS
307 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 20
GOLDEN CHICKEN
179-44 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 9
PANSHI RESTAURANT & PARTY HALL
168-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 79
T'arte
2960 MIDDLETOWN ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 13
PANSHI RESTAURANT & PARTY HALL
168-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 79
ZIRVE TURKISH GRILL
42-03 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 27
JALAO NYC/LOBBY
2420 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 23, 2025
Score: 17

Related Physical Facility Violations

10F Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean Minor 46,048 cited 08A Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions Major 30,146 cited

Browse all 131 violation codes →

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.