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)

ARMADA
86 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 6, 2026
Score: 47
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
REDWOOD CAFE
118-18 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 62
FLIK @ WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
799 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 4
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
INSOMNIA COOKIES
125 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 10
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
RUSTY'S FLAVOR
2261 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 23
BUBBA JOE'S
21-02 NEWTOWN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 2, 2026
Score: 25
CHINA CITY
1732 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 2, 2026
Score: 7
HIBACHI GRILL CONCOURSE
216 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx
Mar 2, 2026
Score: 28
MOOT BAR
579 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2026
Score: 7
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 26, 2026
Score: 42
ROYAL SEAFOOD CAFE
103 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
Score: 50
SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
205-05 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 13
HILTON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE
234 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 49

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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.