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)

FAMOUS POP'S PIZZAS
840 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
FAMOUS POP'S PIZZAS
840 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 31
MR. KING
803A FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 12
GARDEN CITY DELI
77 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 24
WAH HING
125-19 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 20
ROTI ROLL / SUITE
992 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 47
ANISE
3511 JOHNSON AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 19
IKYU
1718 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 10
TASTY DELICIOUS WEST INDIAN BAKERY& RESTAURANT
621 LIVONIA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 29
PLATE OF CAKE
1966 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 39
GREEN PAVILION
4307 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 9
HUGHES HUBBARD & REED LLP
1 BATTERY PARK PLAZA, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 7
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
703 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 10
SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE
184-02 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE C
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 42
876 CARIBBEAN EATERY
153-41 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 38
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
1190 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 7
FIVE IRON GOLF
883 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 5
CARVEL
7111 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 23, 2025
Score: 7
CHAMPION PIZZA
136-31 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 49
XIN XING RESTAURANT
1520 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Sep 17, 2025
Score: 20

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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.