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
1,009 citations
Queens
746 citations
Brooklyn
517 citations
Bronx
167 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

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

VIBE 592 BAR & BISTRO
124-15 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 61
THE CRAIC
488 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 13
BK CAMPUS EATS
2900 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 27
THE TUSK BAR
7 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 2
CHOCK FULL O' NUT
1701 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 8
THE CRAIC
488 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 13
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
BK CAMPUS EATS
2900 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 27
CHOCK FULL O' NUT
1701 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 8
THE TUSK BAR
7 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 2
THE CRAIC
488 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 13
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
BK CAMPUS EATS
2900 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 27
THE TUSK BAR
7 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 2
S G SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
223-02 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 49
CHOCK FULL O' NUT
1701 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 8
KABAB KING
73-01 37 ROAD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 72
SHOBU RAMEN & IZAKAYA
153-15 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 11
FLUFFY FLUFFY CAFE
153 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 13
PANDA HOUSE
530D CONDUIT BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 18

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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.