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)

CENTRO DE BIENESTAR DAYSI
87-78 169 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2026
Score: 12
AZUCAR
18-17 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 27, 2026
SANGRIA
34-19 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 7
AZUCAR
18-17 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 48
ICY MELON
49 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 13
CAFE MADELINE
1603 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 35
PARADISE ALLEY
41-09 150 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 12
PIZZA HUT
134 DELANCEY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 4
PARK & BEL
70 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 70
PARK & BEL
70 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 70
PARK & BEL
70 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 70
PARK & BEL
70 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 70
TAQUERIA ATLIXCO
800 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 38
PARK & BEL
70 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 70
YANGJICHON
35-14 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
YANGJICHON
35-14 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 20
DUNKIN', BASKIN ROBBINS
133-28 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 10
ANTONUCCI
168 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 21
AL VAPORETTO
168 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 4
JIMMY'S PLACE
7118 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 14, 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.