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
1,012 citations
Queens
750 citations
Brooklyn
519 citations
Bronx
168 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

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

LUNETTA PIZZA
1162 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 10
7 TASY PIZZA & FRIED CHICKEN
1231 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 18, 2025
FABRIQUE
348 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 28
MINATO
407 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 39
LEGENDARY JUICE BAR
2304 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 19
CHUITO BAR RESTAURANT
485 EAST 180 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 4
OLEA
171 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 26
HANG
133-35 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 39
CHIARA PIZZERIA
176 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 7
VANESSA BAR & LOUNGE
110-12 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 41
Caraotas
92-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 26
MAYAHUEL
32-07 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 11
GREENPOINT FISH & LOBSTER CO.
114 NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 7
A BAR
597 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 12
SUBWAY
830 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 12
BLEND ON THE WATER
45-40 CENTER BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 11
EL PINGUINO
25 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 13
MADELINE'S
113 FRANKLIN ST, 0
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 12
DUNKIN
134-30 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 9
BELFRY
222 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 5

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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.