Critical Violation
Code 20-01
NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 — NYC Health Violation 20-01
Overview
Violation code 20-01 is a critical administrative violation of NYC Health Code requirements that poses an immediate health hazard and risk of foodborne illness. Since its implementation, inspectors have cited this violation 1,730 times across NYC, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of citations. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately, as it has been linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events.
1,730
Times Cited in NYC
1.56%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 20-01?
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 20-01 Most?
Manhattan
762 citations
Brooklyn
478 citations
Queens
393 citations
Bronx
144 citations
Staten Island
27 citations
0
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-01 (1,730 total)
CHUCK E. CHEESE
40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
May 28, 2026
NEUEHOUSE
110 EAST 25 STREET, Manhattan
May 21, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
PLAYA BOWLS
550 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 19, 2026
REYNA RESTAURANT
1969 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
May 15, 2026
SUSHI KING
151 ALLEN ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 12, 2026
Score: 18
CHICKEN SPOT
495 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
May 12, 2026
SUSHI KING
151 ALLEN ST, Manhattan
May 12, 2026
SUSHI KING
151 ALLEN ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 12, 2026
Score: 18
COFFEE BAR / ATRIUM
990 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 12, 2026
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Violation 20-01: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 20-01 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 20-01?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20-01?
- 1,730 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20-01, representing 1.56% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 20-01 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20-01 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20-01?
- 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 20-01 a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 20-01 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.