Critical Violation Code 09E

NYC Health Code Violation 09E — NYC Health Violation 09E

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 09E is a critical equipment violation that poses an immediate health hazard and risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited over 2,500 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and typically involves failures to maintain or properly operate food preparation equipment required by health code standards. Restaurants cited for 09E must correct the violation immediately, as equipment deficiencies can enable bacterial contamination and have been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks.

2,500
Times Cited in NYC
2.26%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 09E?

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 09E Most?

Manhattan
1,017 citations
Queens
750 citations
Brooklyn
522 citations
Bronx
169 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 09E (2,500 total)

NATIVE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
911 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 25, 2026
Score: 20
Eagle bites
1137 PIERCE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Apr 24, 2026
Score: 69
LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL
172 EAST 103 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 23, 2026
Score: 5
PICK A BAGEL
891 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 23, 2026
Score: 9
CASA TUA NYC
20 EAST 76 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 22, 2026
Score: 13
WASHINGTON COMMONS
434 PARK PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 22, 2026
Score: 11
KFC
57-17 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 22, 2026
Score: 27
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE
90 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2026
Score: 5
BLUE WILLOW
40 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 21, 2026
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2026
Score: 12
ANDRE'S BAKERY
100-28 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 20, 2026
Score: 38
GOLD STAR JERK CENTER
3768 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Apr 20, 2026
Score: 29
BEST PIZZA
800 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 20, 2026
Score: 7
EL MAGUEY
83-28 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 20, 2026
Score: 40
CHILL CAFE
75 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Apr 16, 2026
Score: 70
XU CHU
133-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Apr 16, 2026
Score: 32
STUDIO CAFE
144 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 15, 2026
Score: 27
STUDIO CAFE
144 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 15, 2026
Halal Flame Kabab & Grill
125-22 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Apr 14, 2026
Score: 21
TASTY DELICIOUS WEST INDIAN BAKERY& RESTAURANT
621 LIVONIA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 13, 2026
Score: 33

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Violation 09E: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 09E in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 09E?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 09E?
2,500 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 09E, representing 2.26% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 09E citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 09E citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 09E?
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 09E a critical violation?
Yes, violation 09E is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.