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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 20-01 Most?

Manhattan
740 citations
Brooklyn
456 citations
Queens
384 citations
Bronx
136 citations
Staten Island
26 citations
0
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-01 (1,730 total)

T BITES
844 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 3, 2025
T BITES
844 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 3, 2025
UGLY DONUTS & CORN DOGS
71-11 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
Aug 27, 2025
HUEJOTZINGO
646 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 26, 2025
LITTLE ZELDA
728 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 25, 2025
LITTLE ZELDA
728 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 38
PROVA PIZZA BAR
89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 21, 2025
PROVA PIZZA BAR
89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 34
VICTORIA'S SECRET CHAMPAGNE BAR
640 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 20, 2025
Haalicious Grill
92-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Aug 20, 2025
UNIQUE CREPES & DELI
711 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 20, 2025
Haalicious Grill
92-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Aug 20, 2025
Score: 100
CABUC COFFEE
1211 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 30
CLARA'S GRAMERCY
393 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
SELFORMER
137 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 18, 2025
CLARA'S GRAMERCY
393 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
CABUC COFFEE
1211 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
SELFORMER
137 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 18, 2025
CLARA'S GRAMERCY
393 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE
36-40 UNION STREET, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 33

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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.