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.
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)
FAMOUS SICHUAN
10 PELL STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2026
Score: 38
JING FONG RESTAURANT
202 CENTRE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 26, 2026
Score: 12
CAVA
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 2
CUCINA ITALIAN TAVERN
331 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 21
OFF PEAK COFFEE
38-19 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 30
KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS
2537 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 5
HAAGEN-DAZS
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 13
ITALIAN VILLAGE
1494 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 13
J & K GOURMET
23-02 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 29
GRAND GREAT WALL RESTAURANT INC
1588 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 13
CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
130 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 19
ALWAHA RESTAURANT
1907 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 12
CHINA GARDEN
1157 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 12
WIMPYS RESTAURANT
23 EAST 109 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 6, 2026
Score: 18
FU YING CHINESE
97-09 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 5, 2026
GNOCCHI ON 9TH
470 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2026
Score: 13
CHUN YANG
133-41 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 4
CALEXICO
278B 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 12
COWGIRL SEAHORSE
259 FRONT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 11
TELIO
2672 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 16, 2026
Score: 29
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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.