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
739 citations
Brooklyn
455 citations
Queens
384 citations
Bronx
136 citations
Staten Island
26 citations
0
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-01 (1,730 total)
ROUND K
78 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 15
ROUND K
78 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 14, 2025
EKO SUYA SPOT
3678 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Oct 14, 2025
MOMO'S MAGIC KITCHEN
2546 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
MOMO'S MAGIC KITCHEN
2546 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 98
BELLA BODY SPA AND BEAUTY LOUNGE
133-20 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 55
BELLA BODY SPA AND BEAUTY LOUNGE
133-20 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 55
BELLA BODY SPA AND BEAUTY LOUNGE
133-20 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 7, 2025
T TIME BOBA
100 EAST 96 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 6, 2025
T TIME BOBA
100 EAST 96 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 49
NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN
499 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 26, 2025
EMPANADAS CAFE
56-27 VAN DOREN STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 26, 2025
Score: 5
EMPANADAS CAFE
56-27 VAN DOREN STREET, Queens
Sep 26, 2025
ANTOJITOS EL MIJIN
101-06 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 12
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
120 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 23, 2025
Score: 4
PICCOLA CUCINA OSTERIA
196 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 23, 2025
Score: 29
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
120 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
Sep 23, 2025
SMOR BAKERY
155 POWERS STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 22, 2025
BLAZE HALAL GRILL
2004 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 22, 2025
SMOR BAKERY
155 POWERS STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 80
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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.