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)

SIPS
5 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 25, 2025
SHANGHAI YOU GARDEN
135-33 40 ROAD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 5
NY HAPPY FAMILY INC
135-29 40 ROAD, Queens
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 28
DUNKIN' / MARKET AT UHALL
110 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 17
LARK CAFE
1007 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 25, 2025
SIPS
5 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 39
DUNKIN
1995 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 12
JOSIE WOOD'S PUB
11 WAVERLY PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 4
LITTLE SOUP DUMPLING
252-20 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 10
JERSEY MIKE'S
111 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
Nov 24, 2025
68 JAY STREET BAR
68 JAY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 11
MONTERO BAR & GRILL
73 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 11
KPOT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT
1217 SURF AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 70
UZUKI
95 GUERNSEY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 12
HOUSE OF WINGS
1153 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 22
OSO
1616 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 34
COATZINGO
79-11 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 12
LE POISSON ROUGE (LPR)
158 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 10
HANCO'S
147 MONTAGUE STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 65
LIN'S ASIAN CUISINE
1506 BRONXDALE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Nov 20, 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.