Pesticide not properly used or stored — NYC Health Violation 08C
Violation code 08C—pesticide not properly used or stored—is a major health violation indicating that a restaurant failed to follow NYC DOHMH regulations for labeling, storing, or applying pesticides. Improper pesticide handling can lead to chemical contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, and equipment, creating risk of acute poisoning and foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 5,901 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan recording the highest frequency, and is classified by the CDC as a contamination risk requiring immediate corrective action.
What is Violation 08C?
Pesticides must be properly labeled, stored, and used according to regulations
Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals
CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
Which Boroughs See Violation 08C Most?
Restaurants Cited for Violation 08C (5,901 total)
Violation 08C: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 08C in NYC restaurants?
- Pesticides must be properly labeled, stored, and used according to regulations
- How serious is violation 08C?
- Major violation. Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 08C?
- 5,901 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 08C, representing 5.33% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 08C citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 08C citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 08C?
- Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals
- Is violation 08C a critical violation?
- No, violation 08C is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.