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
461 citations
Queens
349 citations
Bronx
99 citations
Staten Island
58 citations
0
3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 08B (1,606 total)

LUCKY JACK'S
129 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 22
ROS NIYOM
10-91 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 4
TEQUILA RESTAURANT
8321 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 2
JACQUES BRASSERIE
204 EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 21
THE JUICE GALLERY
1647 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 11
STAR DELICIOUS
297 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 23
MANGO MANGO DESSERT
176-67 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 31
GREEN BLEND
70 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 12
GRIZZLY COFFEE
992 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 64
718 BISTRO
360 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 9, 2025
Score: 68
WAYBACK BURGERS
295 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 9, 2025
Score: 59
LIAN JIANG
88 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 36
TAVERN ON READE
59 READE STREET, Manhattan
Jul 7, 2025
Score: 46
THE INDEPENDENT
147 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 7, 2025
Score: 34
FITRITION
28-03 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Jul 7, 2025
EARLY
967 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 7
UNI THAI BISTRO
265 EAST 7 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jun 30, 2025
Score: 44
CARVEL / CINNABON
509 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Jun 30, 2025
Score: 55
POETICA COFFEE
622 CATON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 30, 2025
Score: 33
FALLSBURG BAGELS
4602 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 27, 2025
Score: 27

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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.