Critical Violation Code 09A

NYC Health Code Violation 09A — NYC Health Violation 09A

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 09A is a critical equipment violation that poses an immediate health hazard and risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 854 times across NYC since records began, most frequently in Manhattan, and is linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Restaurants receiving this citation must correct it immediately to ensure safe food handling and prevent public health incidents.

854
Times Cited in NYC
0.77%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 09A?

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 09A Most?

Manhattan
299 citations
Queens
257 citations
Brooklyn
185 citations
Bronx
90 citations
Staten Island
23 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 09A (854 total)

PSARI
32-10 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 12
GIAN PIERO BAKERY
44-17 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 7
COFFEE & GREEN
21-06 36 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 19
COOLEY LLP
55 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2026
Score: 9
NEW GREEN DRAGON
4111 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 1, 2026
Score: 29
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
74-13 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2026
Score: 11
FOO-HING KITCHEN
2895 SEDGWICK AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 31, 2026
Score: 27
CARVEL
240 ARDEN AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 11
BNPP EXECUTIVE DINING
787 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 6
LA NOSTRA PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT
8407 JAMAICA AVE, Queens
Mar 23, 2026
Score: 40
KIRKLAND & ELLIS CONFERENCE ROOMS
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2026
Score: 2
LUXOR LOUNGE
118 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2026
Score: 11
NO.1 CALLE 191 PESCADERIA
1609 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 46
RIGOR HILL MARKET
227 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 17, 2026
Score: 11
THE CORNER BAR
38-01 69 STREET, Queens
Mar 14, 2026
Score: 24
BAGEL PUB
418 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 6
LA BELLA PIZZA
1499 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 12
MEDITERRANEO PIZZA
1593 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 7
GIGINO TRATTORIA
323 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 41
CAVA GRILL
143 4 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 13

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Violation 09A: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 09A in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 09A?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 09A?
854 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 09A, representing 0.77% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 09A citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 09A citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 09A?
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 09A a critical violation?
Yes, violation 09A is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.