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
1,007 citations
Queens
746 citations
Brooklyn
517 citations
Bronx
167 citations
Staten Island
69 citations
0
2 citations

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

M SOCIAL NEW YORK DOWNTOWN
55 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 10
STARBUCKS COFFEE # 7745
29 HUGH J GRANT CIRCLE, Bronx
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 18
FRIEDMAN'S LUNCH
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 12
M SOCIAL NEW YORK DOWNTOWN
55 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 10
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 113
STARBUCKS COFFEE # 7745
29 HUGH J GRANT CIRCLE, Bronx
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 18
LALYN
237 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 24
FRIEDMAN'S LUNCH
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 12
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 113
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
1616 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 7
LA DONG
11 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 23
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 32
LITTLE BANCHAN SHOP / MEJU
5-28 49 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 12
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
1616 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 7
LITTLE BANCHAN SHOP / MEJU
5-28 49 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 12
LA DONG
11 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 23
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 32
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
1616 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 7
LITTLE BANCHAN SHOP / MEJU
5-28 49 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 12

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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.