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
742 citations
Brooklyn
456 citations
Queens
387 citations
Bronx
138 citations
Staten Island
26 citations
0
1 citations

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

STARBUCKS COFFEE
95-15 63 DRIVE, Queens
GRADE A
May 22, 2025
Score: 9
THE OASIS CAFE
198 AVENUE A, Manhattan
May 22, 2025
EL GUAYAQUILENO
94-54 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
May 21, 2025
OTANI
59 NASSAU STREET, Manhattan
May 20, 2025
OTANI
59 NASSAU STREET, Manhattan
May 20, 2025
OTANI
59 NASSAU STREET, Manhattan
May 20, 2025
DOLCI PARADISE BAKERY
48-07A 45 STREET, Queens
May 19, 2025
GAI CHICKEN & RICE
118 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
May 19, 2025
JAMROCK BISTRO
2315 STRAUSS STREET, Brooklyn
May 19, 2025
69TH COFFEE SHOP
50-01 69 STREET, Queens
May 16, 2025
STARBUCKS
625 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 14, 2025
STARBUCKS
625 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 14, 2025
Score: 2
MASALA KING
64 EAST 34 STREET, Manhattan
May 13, 2025
TETE-A-TETE
2601 EAST 14 STREET, Brooklyn
May 13, 2025
Score: 20
TETE-A-TETE
2601 EAST 14 STREET, Brooklyn
May 13, 2025
DUNKIN
2928 AVENUE X, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 13, 2025
Score: 7
SPRINKLES
5508 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 12, 2025
MIRA CALI BAKERY #6
82-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
May 12, 2025
SPRINKLES
5508 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 12, 2025
Score: 11
JIN YUAN RESTAURANT
5118 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 8, 2025

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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.