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
1,005 citations
Queens
745 citations
Brooklyn
516 citations
Bronx
167 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

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

LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
REMI FLOWER & COFFEE
425 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 11
PRIMO'S
95 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 10
GOOP KITCHEN
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 63
MEDI WINEBAR
811 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 26
EARLY BIRD COFFE
5628 MOSHOLU AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 9
PAN UGO BAKERY
84-42 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Mar 23, 2026
Score: 47
SUBWAY
87-04 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 19, 2026
Score: 29
SERAFINA
7 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2026
Score: 12
MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 34
PIKASSO Y MAS
609 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 9
MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 34
MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 34
MIKE'S PIZZA & RESTAURANT
5 MARTENSE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2026
Score: 9
T&Y KITCHEN
194 STATE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 17
VERY JUICE
422 AVENUE P, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 13
LOS TRES POTRILLOS
82-11 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 36
GARDEN GOURMET CAFE
814 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 62
THE GREY DOG
242 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 4
CELTIC GASTHAUS
64-04 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 6

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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.