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.
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)
WEST AFRICAN CUISINE
62 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 13
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
3524 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 13, 2026
HARLEM SHARK BAR
341 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 8, 2026
Score: 39
ROSA MEXICANO
1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 6, 2026
Score: 21
HOUSE OF JOY
28 PELL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 11
MAPO B.B.Q
149-24 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2026
Score: 12
JAC'S ON BOND
26 BOND STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 12
CHICA & THE DON
24 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 13
LA POLLERA DE MARIO
41-20 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 11
PRESTIGE RESTAURANT
91-33 63 DRIVE, Queens
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 30
PHEBE'S
359 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 11
EARTHBAR
117 FRONT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 33
KOTHA GRILL & KABAB
72-27 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 11
GABY'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
95-35 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 26, 2025
Score: 45
CAPITAL ONE CAFE
555 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 26, 2025
Score: 37
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 113
FRIEDMAN'S LUNCH
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 12
LALYN
237 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 24
STARBUCKS COFFEE # 7745
29 HUGH J GRANT CIRCLE, Bronx
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 18
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 113
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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.