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
300 citations
Queens
258 citations
Brooklyn
185 citations
Bronx
91 citations
Staten Island
23 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 09A (854 total)

TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
28-07 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 1, 2024
Score: 11
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
2325 MERMAID AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 1, 2024
Score: 4
TRI DIM SHANGHAI
1378 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2024
Score: 37
THINK COFFEE
280 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2024
Score: 23
ROMANIAN GARDEN
43-06 43 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 22, 2024
Score: 38
GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE
29-30A UNION STREET, Queens
Apr 22, 2024
Score: 26
IRIS TEA & BAKERY
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
Apr 17, 2024
Score: 37
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
132-10 14 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2024
Score: 8
AUGUST GATHERINGS
266 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
Apr 11, 2024
Score: 28
KEG & LANTERN BREWING
158 BEARD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2024
Score: 10
CALEXICO
122 UNION STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2024
Score: 7
PAPA JOHN'S
199-22 HOLLIS AVENUE, Queens
Apr 10, 2024
Score: 39
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
83-28 BROADWAY, Queens
Apr 9, 2024
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
83-28 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 12
EL RINCONCITO PAISA 2
198-05 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Apr 5, 2024
Score: 36
HAILEY & HANNAH'S LUNCH RUNNERS
271-11 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE C
Apr 3, 2024
Score: 34
PRET A MANGER
1071 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2024
Score: 8
CHEN'S GARDEN
1547 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 13
LITTLE CAESARS
1656 BRUCKNER BOULEVARD, Bronx
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 25
COMMUNITY FOOD AND JUICE
2893 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE B
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 16

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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.