Critical Violation Code 20D

NYC Health Code Violation 20D — NYC Health Violation 20D

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 20D is a critical administrative violation that poses an immediate health hazard and direct risk of foodborne illness. The violation has been cited 154 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately, as it is linked to bacterial contamination and documented outbreak events.

154
Times Cited in NYC
0.14%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 20D?

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 20D Most?

Manhattan
78 citations
Brooklyn
34 citations
Queens
25 citations
Bronx
16 citations
Staten Island
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20D (154 total)

SUSHI K BAR BP
4120 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 7, 2022
Score: 21
CHUNG CHING
26266 ALEXANDER AVE, Bronx
Jun 1, 2022
Score: 42
JUNIOR'S TACOS
253257 SHERMAN AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 1, 2022
JUNIOR'S TACOS
253257 SHERMAN AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 1, 2022
Score: 0
EL COCO
202 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 25, 2022
SUNRISE BAKERY
316 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
May 24, 2022
PIZZA HUT
29 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
May 23, 2022
Score: 36
MIXTAPE
1533 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 23, 2022
Score: 39
PIZZA HUT
29 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
May 23, 2022
SHANGHAI VILLA
144 WEST 4 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 19, 2022
Score: 13
SHANGHAI VILLA
144 WEST 4 STREET, Manhattan
May 19, 2022
TAJMAHAL RESTAURANT
473 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 17, 2022
POKEBOWL STATION
331 NEW DORP LANE, Staten Island
May 17, 2022
TAJMAHAL RESTAURANT
473 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 17, 2022
Score: 0
123 RAMEN
42-05 35 AVENUE, Queens
May 16, 2022
GEORGE'S DINER & CAFE
2369 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
May 16, 2022
123 RAMEN
42-05 35 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
May 16, 2022
Score: 38
TJ'S TASTY CORNER 2
1077 RUTLAND ROAD, Brooklyn
May 13, 2022
SUGAR MONK
2292 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
May 12, 2022
SUGAR MONK
2292 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 12, 2022
Score: 13

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Violation 20D: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 20D in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 20D?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20D?
154 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20D, representing 0.14% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 20D citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20D citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20D?
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 20D a critical violation?
Yes, violation 20D is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.