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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 08B Most?
Manhattan
640 citations
Brooklyn
461 citations
Queens
349 citations
Bronx
99 citations
Staten Island
58 citations
0
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 08B (1,606 total)
PANDA EXPRESS #2845
160-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 42
A SAFFRON THREAD
98 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 44
ABDULLAH SWEETS & RESTAURANT
91 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 114
ABDULLAH SWEETS & RESTAURANT
91 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 114
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
31-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 53
MARCY & MYRTLE
101 NORTH 10 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 2
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
31-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Jul 24, 2025
DUNKIN'
8509 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 10
Bellhop Bar & Restaurant
444 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 30
AYAT
8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 120
PAPA JOHN'S
475 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 12
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
3017 MERMAID AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 22
PESCE LULU
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 21
BELLEROSE FAMOUS PIZZA
79-09 MAIN STREET, Queens
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 45
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
153-67 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE Z
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 22
EGG SHOP
138 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 24
BELLEROSE FAMOUS PIZZA
79-09 MAIN STREET, Queens
Jul 22, 2025
SPICE
1479 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 21, 2025
Score: 27
DIM SUM PALACE
24-28 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jul 21, 2025
Score: 26
TAMAL EXPRESS
70 WEST 183 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Jul 21, 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.