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)

POPEYES
171-50 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 19, 2025
Score: 25
MCCARREN PARKHOUSE
855 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 19, 2025
GEISHA ASIAN CUISINE & LOUNGE
3470 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 19
DUNKIN
1 EAST 233 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 9
WYCKOFF STARR COFFEE SHOP
30 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 22
ISWII COFFEE
133-36 37 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 33
SHIRAZI KARAHI
259-17 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 37
SWEETGREEN
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 12
DONG YUE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
136-14 38 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 52
LUCKY COMING
2387 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 13
TAIM
75 MAIDEN LANE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 12, 2025
Score: 12
LIAO M BBQ
36-26A UNION STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 47
WIN HOU
82-21 153 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 11
LA NAZIONALE SOCCER CLUB
80-13 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Aug 8, 2025
Score: 4
PIZZA LOVES SAUCE
147 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 10
THE OASIS CAFE
196-30 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 31
UBS EMA CAFÉ
11 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 21
787 COFFEE
2430 3 AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 29
LAYALY CAFE
44-09 BROADWAY, Queens
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 24
DOKODEMO
89 EAST 4 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 13

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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.