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

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

SALSWEE
180 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 2
GINO'S PIZZA
25-23 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 10
PHO METRO
31-16 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 7
DADDIES
450 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 38
THE PALACE
63-01 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 13
FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES
2159 RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 31
SOBOL
39-22 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 28
NANSHAN HOT POT / TEA PULSE
212-12 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 39
JAI SANG MA
81-40 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 17
NY JUMBO BAGELS
1070 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 36
MATSUNORI HANDROLL BAR
27-09 THOMSON AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 9
JAI SANG MA
81-40 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 17
CITY VIEW RACQUET CLUB
43-34 32 PLACE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 4
DUNKIN'
2704 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 12
POST TIME
86-34A BROADWAY, Queens
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 36
JAI SANG MA
81-40 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 17
WINGSTOP
252-18A ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 28, 2025
Score: 13
BREWLYN COFFEE SHOP
833 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 26, 2025
Score: 4
MIKE'S DELI
117-11 135 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 26, 2025
Score: 28
LARK CAFE
1007 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 22

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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.