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
1,003 citations
Queens
745 citations
Brooklyn
515 citations
Bronx
167 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

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

CARLOTA
14A ORCHARD ST, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2026
Score: 4
IZAKAYA SUSHI & LOUNGE
1629 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2026
Score: 13
CLOCKWORK
21 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 11
BIRCH COFFEE
360 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 2
DERBY CUP COFFEE
37 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2026
Score: 13
BASIL BRICK OVEN
28-17 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 3, 2026
Score: 51
TAPAS ON LEX
1643 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 1, 2026
Score: 214
JIN XI
36-22A UNION STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Mar 30, 2026
Score: 25
ENJOY THE NEW NUTRITION (HERBALIFE)
108-09 52 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Mar 30, 2026
Score: 24
KINSHIP
106 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 30, 2026
Score: 30
COMPTON'S
99 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2026
COMPTON'S
99 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Mar 28, 2026
Score: 23
LAND-O-FUN
2955 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 11
KEG & LANTERN
97 NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 26
LOULOU
176 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 88
LUKE'S BAR & GRILL
1394 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 11
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 29
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 29
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
REMI FLOWER & COFFEE
425 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 11

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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.