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)

DARJEELING KITCHEN & CAFE
31-12 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 27
OLIVIER BISTRO
469 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 13
ODDFELLOWS ICE CREAM CO.
334 FURMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 30
MRS. FIELDS / PRETZELMAKER
88-01 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE B
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 27
BRICOLAGE
162 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 4
STARBUCKS COFFEE #49550
1530 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 18, 2025
Score: 4
LITTLE ITALY PIZZA
671 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 18, 2025
Score: 19
CHICKEN FEASTIN
561 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 16, 2025
Score: 43
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
218-73 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 16, 2025
Score: 12
OCELOT
259 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jun 16, 2025
Score: 29
PARTYBUS BAKESHOP
31 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2025
Score: 23
LOFT
JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 7
BIEN CUIT
721 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 2
DUAL TOWNE PLACE SUITES/SPRINGHILL SUITES
140 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 61
DA ADRIANO
1198 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 11, 2025
Score: 42
M AND PIZZA
625 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 11, 2025
Score: 30
Thread Lobby Bar
218 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 12
PEPPA'S
689 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 28
BONJOUR MIXEUR
1436 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2025
Score: 20
OSTERIA DEL PORTO
212 FRONT STREET, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2025
Score: 86

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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.