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
639 citations
Brooklyn
458 citations
Queens
349 citations
Bronx
99 citations
Staten Island
58 citations
0
3 citations

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

ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 13
IL POSTO ACCANTO
190 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 2
MISKI CAFE
1209 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 7
MISKI CAFE
1209 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 7
MISKI CAFE
1209 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 7
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
POPEYES
104-13 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 5
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
POPEYES
104-13 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 5
POPEYES
104-13 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 5
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
STARBUCKS COFFEE #29719
225 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 16
GONG CHA
136 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 2
AREFIN'S CREPE MANIA NEW YORK
98-02 101 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 29
STARBUCKS COFFEE #29719
225 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 16
GONG CHA
136 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 2
AREFIN'S CREPE MANIA NEW YORK
98-02 101 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 29
STARBUCKS COFFEE #29719
225 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 16
GONG CHA
136 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 2
AREFIN'S CREPE MANIA NEW YORK
98-02 101 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 29

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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.