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)

STARBUCKS
31-44 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
May 22, 2025
Score: 7
TACO BELL, PIATTINO, GREEN LEAFS
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE C
May 21, 2025
Score: 51
TEN DEGREES
121 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 20, 2025
Score: 11
PROSPECT COFFEE SHOP
1309 PROSPECT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
May 19, 2025
Score: 12
DON CHILE MEXICAN GRILL
801 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx
GRADE A
May 19, 2025
Score: 12
FOOTPRINTS CAFE
1521 SURF AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2025
Score: 31
LA TAQUERIA
572 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 15, 2025
Score: 13
AGI’S COUNTER
818 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 9, 2025
Score: 2
DA CAPO
322 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
May 8, 2025
Score: 11
May 6, 2025
Score: 21
GREEN HILL CAFE
421 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
Score: 94
ROSA'S AT PARK
2568 PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
Score: 9
ARTH ALGANATIN
700 RHINELANDER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
Score: 13
KENNEDY CHICKEN BURGER & GYRO
2239 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 1, 2025
Score: 18
PLAYA BOWLS
89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan
May 1, 2025
Score: 27
HUDSON BAGEL
691 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 1, 2025
Score: 17
HUDSON BAGEL
691 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 1, 2025
IL MIGLIO BRICK OVEN PIZZA
11-03 36 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 38
WHITE CASTLE
931 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 9
YUMMI BAKERY
952 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx
GRADE A
Apr 30, 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.