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
734 citations
Brooklyn
455 citations
Queens
383 citations
Bronx
135 citations
Staten Island
25 citations
0
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-01 (1,730 total)
EARTHBAR
97 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
EARTHBAR
97 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
EARTHBAR
97 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 91
EARTHBAR
897 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
EARTHBAR
97 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
THE COLLECTORS
305 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 39
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
EARTHBAR
1429 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2026
EARTHBAR
1429 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2026
EARTHBAR
1429 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2026
EARTHBAR
1429 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2026
KOSHER BAGEL HOLE
1431 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 9, 2026
KFC
242 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 8, 2026
PIKI POKE & RAMEN
147 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2026
PIKI POKE & RAMEN
147 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2026
CHIHIRO TEA
94 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2026
PIKI POKE & RAMEN
147 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 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.